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KE54 GWM

2004 Kawasaki ER500-C1

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

46,348 mi
Last recorded46,348 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki ER500-C115,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE54 GWM
MakeKawasaki
ModelER500-C1
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 46,348 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 43,642 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 42,337 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 40,799 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 40,799 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2013 35,071 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

beam deflector fitted

Fail 10 May 2013 35,070 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Front wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.3.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Handlebar fractured (2.1.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

beam deflector fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2012 30,738 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 12 Jan 2012 30,738 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 24,356 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 20,227 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 18,622 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 14,446 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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
Full Kawasaki ER500-C1 reliability report

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KE54 GWM is a 2004 Kawasaki ER500-C1 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KE54 GWM, 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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KE54 GWM is a 2004 Kawasaki ER500-C1, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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