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KU02 XGV

2002 Kawasaki ER500-C1

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,391 mi
Last recorded33,391 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2008
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ER500-C112,319 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU02 XGV
MakeKawasaki
ModelER500-C1
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2008 33,391 miles

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 3 Jun 2008 33,391 miles

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 30,648 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 26,217 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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KU02 XGV is a 2002 Kawasaki ER500-C1 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KU02 XGV, 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 KU02 XGV registered?

KU02 XGV is a 2002 Kawasaki ER500-C1, first registered on 29 March 2002.

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