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PG04 WTX

2004 Kawasaki ER500-C1

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

21,115 mi
Last recorded21,115 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki ER500-C115,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG04 WTX
MakeKawasaki
ModelER500-C1
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 21,115 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 20,997 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 20,997 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 20,952 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 20,950 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 20,847 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2021 20,167 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 19,415 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 18,123 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 17,255 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 13,333 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 13,333 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 16 May 2016 10,755 miles

Front front tyre has cracking around it circumference.

Pass 17 Mar 2015 8,350 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 8,185 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 8,147 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 7,563 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 5,429 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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PG04 WTX is a 2004 Kawasaki ER500-C1 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 PG04 WTX, 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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What year was PG04 WTX registered?

PG04 WTX is a 2004 Kawasaki ER500-C1, first registered on 17 August 2004.

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