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RA51 VUN

2002 Kawasaki ER500-C1

Gold Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

8,861 mi
Last recorded8,861 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ER500-C112,319 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 VUN
MakeKawasaki
ModelER500-C1
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2019 8,861 miles

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

drive chain requires lubrication

Fail 3 Dec 2019 8,843 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

drive chain requires lubrication

Pass 24 Aug 2018 4,284 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 3,787 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 3,630 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 3,278 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 2,796 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 2,109 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 1,278 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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RA51 VUN is a 2002 Kawasaki ER500-C1 in Gold with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RA51 VUN, 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 RA51 VUN registered?

RA51 VUN is a 2002 Kawasaki ER500-C1, first registered on 15 February 2002.

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