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NX54 FAO

2004 Kawasaki ER500-C1

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

38,681 mi
Last recorded38,681 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki ER500-C115,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX54 FAO
MakeKawasaki
ModelER500-C1
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 38,681 miles

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

Nearside mirror loose

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre has plug repair

Rear Tyre tread clearly mishapen

Rear Upper Surface corrosion on frame located around upper shock mounts, both sides.

Throttle sticking

Pass 19 Sep 2024 35,987 miles

Exhaust noisy non standard silencer fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear tyre has a plug repair, does not affect use

Fail 19 Sep 2024 35,987 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust noisy non standard silencer fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear tyre has a plug repair, does not affect use

Pass 26 Sep 2023 35,194 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 33,537 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 31,143 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 30,256 miles

Front Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 28,766 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 26,588 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 26,558 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 24,154 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 21,641 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 19,413 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 16,264 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 12,756 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 11,984 miles

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 7 Sep 2012 11,984 miles

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Offside Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 11,008 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 9,504 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 8,118 miles

number plate loose

Pass 11 Sep 2008 6,625 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 3,955 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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NX54 FAO is a 2004 Kawasaki ER500-C1 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2004 Kawasaki ER500-C1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 15,492 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 NX54 FAO, 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 22 years old, this Kawasaki ER500-C1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NX54 FAO is a 2004 Kawasaki ER500-C1, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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