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KE05 HYC

2005 Kawasaki ER500-C1

Gold Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,740 mi
Last recorded65,740 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki ER500-C123,868 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE05 HYC
MakeKawasaki
ModelER500-C1
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 65,740 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 65,740 miles

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering speedometer cable not secure and fouling other components (2.1.2a)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 65,583 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 65,012 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 64,461 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 64,461 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 62,230 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 62,230 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 55,545 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 47,534 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 39,861 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 27,539 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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KE05 HYC is a 2005 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 2005 Kawasaki ER500-C1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 23,868 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 KE05 HYC, 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 21 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 KE05 HYC registered?

KE05 HYC is a 2005 Kawasaki ER500-C1, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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