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CA02 ARU

2002 Kawasaki ER500-C1

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

8,959 mi
Last recorded8,959 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ER500-C112,319 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA02 ARU
MakeKawasaki
ModelER500-C1
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 8,959 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 8,878 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 8,840 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 8,738 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 8,646 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 8,491 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 8,431 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 8,386 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 8,326 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 8,311 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 8,071 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 8,061 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 8,054 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 8,054 miles

Front Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 7,765 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 6,895 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 5,936 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 5,472 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 5,278 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 5,217 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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CA02 ARU is a 2002 Kawasaki ER500-C1 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2002 Kawasaki ER500-C1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 12,319 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 CA02 ARU, 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 24 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 CA02 ARU registered?

CA02 ARU is a 2002 Kawasaki ER500-C1, first registered on 19 July 2002.

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