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LG51 GSY

2001 Kawasaki ER500-C1

Gold Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

16,406 mi
Last recorded16,406 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2008
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER500-C116,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 GSY
MakeKawasaki
ModelER500-C1
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2008 16,406 miles

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2006 4,868 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 15 Nov 2006 4,773 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

clutch leaver broken

rear shocks damp

Pass 16 Sep 2006 26 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 26 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

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

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

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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LG51 GSY is a 2001 Kawasaki ER500-C1 in Gold with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 2001 Kawasaki ER500-C1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 16,482 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 LG51 GSY, 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 25 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 LG51 GSY registered?

LG51 GSY is a 2001 Kawasaki ER500-C1, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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