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LK04 EUL

2004 Kawasaki ER500-C1

Gold Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

4,908 mi
Last recorded4,908 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki ER500-C115,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK04 EUL
MakeKawasaki
ModelER500-C1
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 4,908 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 4,908 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly Engine idle control (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2008 4,900 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 EUL is a 2004 Kawasaki ER500-C1 in Gold with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LK04 EUL, 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 EUL registered?

LK04 EUL is a 2004 Kawasaki ER500-C1, first registered on 23 April 2004.

Is LK04 EUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK04 EUL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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