MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
46,581 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (7.7 (c) (i))
Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b)
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CN53 BYM is a 2004 Kawasaki ER500-C1 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 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 CN53 BYM, 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 CN53 BYM registered?
CN53 BYM is a 2004 Kawasaki ER500-C1, first registered on 6 January 2004.
Is CN53 BYM safe to buy?
The MOT history for CN53 BYM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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