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LK53 LMX

2003 Kawasaki ER500-C1

Gold Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

36,689 mi
Last recorded36,689 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ER500-C121,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 LMX
MakeKawasaki
ModelER500-C1
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 36,689 miles

Offside Rear Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 33,350 miles

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))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 30,483 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened fork tubes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 28,042 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2022 28,041 miles

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

Rear rear sprocket carrier cush drive worn,not excessive

Pass 25 May 2021 27,388 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2019 24,825 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 23,664 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 23,359 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 23,359 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 23,066 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 23,066 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 22,930 miles

oil filter rusting through

Pass 16 Jan 2014 22,531 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 20,554 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 17,170 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 14,408 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 25 Jan 2011 14,408 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 11,909 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 11,693 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 10,176 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 9,171 miles

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.

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 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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LK53 LMX is a 2003 Kawasaki ER500-C1, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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