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LK04 ETU

2004 Kawasaki ER500-C1

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

26,808 mi
Last recorded26,808 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki ER500-C115,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK04 ETU
MakeKawasaki
ModelER500-C1
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 26,808 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 26,086 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 24,465 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 22,887 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 22,883 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 19,993 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 19,970 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 May 2017 19,950 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 19,833 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 19,620 miles

slight play in cushdrive rubbers

speedometer bulb not working

Pass 20 Apr 2013 19,402 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 19,081 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

rear sprocket cush rubbers are worn

Pass 13 Apr 2011 15,409 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 13,988 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 7,577 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 6,181 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 5,191 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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LK04 ETU is a 2004 Kawasaki ER500-C1 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 LK04 ETU, 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 LK04 ETU registered?

LK04 ETU is a 2004 Kawasaki ER500-C1, first registered on 14 April 2004.

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