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BX54 VJC

2004 Kawasaki ER500-C1

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

20,513 mi
Last recorded20,513 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki ER500-C115,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX54 VJC
MakeKawasaki
ModelER500-C1
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 20,513 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 20,376 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 20,009 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 19,778 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 19,067 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corrosion causing slight leak of exhaust gases. (6.1.2 (a))

Front fork gaitors fitted at time of test.

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 19,067 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corrosion causing slight leak of exhaust gases. (6.1.2 (a))

Front fork gaitors fitted at time of test.

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 18,556 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 17,881 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 16,867 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 16,732 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 15,427 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 12,425 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 9,950 miles

Engine mounting rubbers beginning to perish

Pass 21 Sep 2013 9,373 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 8,632 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 8,221 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 7,671 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 6,536 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 5,473 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 4,075 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ER500-C1?

Based on 1,429 MOT tests across 224 vehicles.

84.5%
Pass Rate
1,012
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
224
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 22
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 15
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 14
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 13
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 11
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BX54 VJC is a 2004 Kawasaki ER500-C1 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 2004 Kawasaki ER500-C1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 15,492 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki ER500-C1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX54 VJC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ER500-C1 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this Kawasaki ER500-C1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BX54 VJC registered?

BX54 VJC is a 2004 Kawasaki ER500-C1, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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