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NK03 EFL

2003 Kawasaki ER500-C1

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

33,329 mi
Last recorded33,329 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ER500-C121,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK03 EFL
MakeKawasaki
ModelER500-C1
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 33,329 miles

Coolant leak on engine. ()

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear panel loose

slight movement in rear sprocket cush drive.

Fail 7 Oct 2020 33,329 miles

Coolant leak on engine. ()

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear panel loose

slight movement in rear sprocket cush drive.

Pass 23 Sep 2019 32,023 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 31,904 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 28,076 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 21,193 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 21,193 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 21,192 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 14,059 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 9,727 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 9,449 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 9,070 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 7,235 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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NK03 EFL is a 2003 Kawasaki ER500-C1 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 NK03 EFL, 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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NK03 EFL is a 2003 Kawasaki ER500-C1, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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