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KX04 KXP

2004 Kawasaki ER500-C1

Gold Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,229 mi
Last recorded32,229 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki ER500-C115,492 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX04 KXP
MakeKawasaki
ModelER500-C1
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 32,229 miles

advise top forks starting to corrode

Fail 23 Aug 2017 32,229 miles

Central Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake grabbing rear (3.3.A1b)

advise top forks starting to corrode

Pass 29 Jul 2016 32,072 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 31,848 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 23 May 2015 31,838 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 31,794 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 31,528 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 29,831 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 29,058 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 27,768 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 27,760 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 26,857 miles

Battery insecure

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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KX04 KXP is a 2004 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 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 KX04 KXP, 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 KX04 KXP registered?

KX04 KXP is a 2004 Kawasaki ER500-C1, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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