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KE04 LNN

2004 Kawasaki ER500-C1

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

20,536 mi
Last recorded20,536 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki ER500-C115,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE04 LNN
MakeKawasaki
ModelER500-C1
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 20,536 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026 20,536 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 May 2025 19,855 miles

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

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 18,469 miles

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

Front bright red circle clock lights could be very distractive to rider

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2024 18,449 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released foot control (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front bright red circle clock lights could be very distractive to rider

Rear tyre looks under inflated

Pass 26 Apr 2023 16,340 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front bright red circle clock lights could be very distractive to rider

Nearside Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

both tyres look under inflated

Fail 24 Apr 2023 16,333 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements figures to small (0.1 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front bright red circle clock lights could be very distractive to rider

Nearside Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber slightly loose shock absorber nut loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

both tyres look under inflated

Pass 20 Apr 2021 13,328 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 11,016 miles

Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 29 Apr 2019 11,016 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 26 Apr 2018 8,976 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 8,976 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 8,976 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 7,287 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 6,039 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 5,703 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 5,629 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 5,545 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 4,172 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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KE04 LNN is a 2004 Kawasaki ER500-C1 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KE04 LNN, 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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KE04 LNN is a 2004 Kawasaki ER500-C1, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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