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MK02 DKA

2002 Kawasaki ER500-C1

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

66,751 mi
Last recorded66,751 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ER500-C112,319 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK02 DKA
MakeKawasaki
ModelER500-C1
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 66,751 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 56,222 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 47,069 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 40,412 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 40,380 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 29,900 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 25,806 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 23,880 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 21,000 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 15,800 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 12,422 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 12,393 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Front Lower Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 10,824 miles

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

Centre Rear Lower Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 8,413 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 8,401 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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MK02 DKA is a 2002 Kawasaki ER500-C1 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2002 Kawasaki ER500-C1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 12,319 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 MK02 DKA, 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 24 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 MK02 DKA registered?

MK02 DKA is a 2002 Kawasaki ER500-C1, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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