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KC02 KPK

2002 Kawasaki ER500-C1

Gold Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12,494 mi
Last recorded12,494 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ER500-C112,319 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC02 KPK
MakeKawasaki
ModelER500-C1
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 12,494 miles

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 12,319 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 12,312 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 12,296 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 12,167 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 12,156 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2011 11,987 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 11,987 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 11,159 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2008 10,458 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 10,457 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 30 May 2006 7,728 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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KC02 KPK is a 2002 Kawasaki ER500-C1 in Gold with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KC02 KPK, 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 KC02 KPK registered?

KC02 KPK is a 2002 Kawasaki ER500-C1, first registered on 25 June 2002.

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