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KE53 NPZ

2004 Kawasaki ER500-C1

Gold Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

58,555 mi
Last recorded58,555 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2015
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki ER500-C115,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 NPZ
MakeKawasaki
ModelER500-C1
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2015 58,555 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Front Upper Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 54,964 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 54,964 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2012 50,406 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2012 50,406 miles

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

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 45,101 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake requires bleeding

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 9 Jun 2011 45,101 miles

Front Brake lever is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 38,577 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 13 May 2009 38,574 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 27,815 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 16,729 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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KE53 NPZ is a 2004 Kawasaki ER500-C1 in Gold with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KE53 NPZ, 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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What year was KE53 NPZ registered?

KE53 NPZ is a 2004 Kawasaki ER500-C1, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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