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CE02 LVM

2002 Kawasaki ER500-C1

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

36,163 mi
Last recorded36,163 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2009
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ER500-C112,319 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE02 LVM
MakeKawasaki
ModelER500-C1
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2009 36,163 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 4 Jun 2009 36,163 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2008 26,617 miles

L/h switchgear not fully secured to handlebar (twists).

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 3 Jun 2008 26,607 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

L/h switchgear not fully secured to handlebar (twists).

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2007 26,425 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 26,369 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 26,369 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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CE02 LVM is a 2002 Kawasaki ER500-C1 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CE02 LVM, 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 CE02 LVM registered?

CE02 LVM is a 2002 Kawasaki ER500-C1, first registered on 15 April 2002.

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