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LJ51 UZH

2001 Kawasaki ER500-C1

Green Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

32,796 mi
Last recorded32,796 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER500-C116,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 UZH
MakeKawasaki
ModelER500-C1
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 32,796 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 32,745 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 32,588 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 32,318 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 31,626 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 31,534 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 31,275 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 31,266 miles

Front Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)

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

Front tyre rotation wrong

Rear swingarm loose

Rear wheel spindle loose

Pass 21 Sep 2009 5,277 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 23,549 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 18,630 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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LJ51 UZH is a 2001 Kawasaki ER500-C1 in Green with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LJ51 UZH, 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 LJ51 UZH registered?

LJ51 UZH is a 2001 Kawasaki ER500-C1, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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