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KC02 KPZ

2002 Kawasaki ER500-C1

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

1,506 mi
Last recorded1,506 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2010
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ER500-C112,319 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC02 KPZ
MakeKawasaki
ModelER500-C1
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2010 1,506 miles

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 1,470 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 1,366 miles

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 1,286 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 1,286 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

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 KPZ is a 2002 Kawasaki ER500-C1 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KPZ, 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 KPZ registered?

KC02 KPZ is a 2002 Kawasaki ER500-C1, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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