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HX51 LWF

2001 Kawasaki ER500-C1

Gold Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

16,138 mi
Last recorded16,138 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER500-C116,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 LWF
MakeKawasaki
ModelER500-C1
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 16,138 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 16,094 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 13,743 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 13,742 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 13,742 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 13,620 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (5.2.3 (e))

both tyres slightly perished on sidewalls

Pass 8 Apr 2019 12,677 miles

Front fork stancions pitted/slightly weeping oil.

Pass 12 Apr 2018 12,661 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension slightly stiff (2.4.A.3a)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 12,595 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Left hand crash bar broken.

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 12,265 miles

Headraces slightly notchy

Fail 28 Jan 2015 10,731 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 28 Jan 2015 10,731 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 5,194 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 5,136 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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HX51 LWF is a 2001 Kawasaki ER500-C1 in Gold with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2001 Kawasaki ER500-C1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 16,482 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 HX51 LWF, 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 25 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 HX51 LWF registered?

HX51 LWF is a 2001 Kawasaki ER500-C1, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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