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LK53 LMV

2003 Kawasaki ER500-C1

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2016
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,505 mi
Last recorded39,505 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ER500-C121,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 LMV
MakeKawasaki
ModelER500-C1
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 13 Apr 2015 39,505 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 38,020 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 35,980 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 5 May 2011 33,371 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 30,201 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 24,176 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 16,915 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 10,270 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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LK53 LMV is a 2003 Kawasaki ER500-C1 in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2003 Kawasaki ER500-C1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 21,192 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 LK53 LMV, 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 23 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 LK53 LMV registered?

LK53 LMV is a 2003 Kawasaki ER500-C1, first registered on 15 November 2003.

Is LK53 LMV safe to buy?

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