MOT Status
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36,689 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened fork tubes (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear rear sprocket carrier cush drive worn,not excessive
Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))
Rear tyre wearing down& perished
Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))
frame starting to get corroded
rear cush drive wearing
rear swinging arm starting to get corroded
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
oil filter rusting through
Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki ER500-C1?
Based on 1,429 MOT tests across 224 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LK53 LMX is a 2003 Kawasaki ER500-C1 in Gold with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.
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 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 LK53 LMX, 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 LMX registered?
LK53 LMX is a 2003 Kawasaki ER500-C1, first registered on 14 November 2003.
Is LK53 LMX safe to buy?
The MOT history for LK53 LMX shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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