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SL02 FYF

2002 Kawasaki ER500-C1

Black Petrol 493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

21,737 mi
Last recorded21,737 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ER500-C112,319 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL02 FYF
MakeKawasaki
ModelER500-C1
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine493cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 21,737 miles

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))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 15,866 miles

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

throttle return cable not attached

Fail 22 Aug 2018 15,866 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

throttle return cable not attached

Pass 12 Jun 2017 7,091 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 1,709 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 1,682 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2005 1,449 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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SL02 FYF is a 2002 Kawasaki ER500-C1 in Black with a 493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SL02 FYF, 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 SL02 FYF registered?

SL02 FYF is a 2002 Kawasaki ER500-C1, first registered on 10 June 2002.

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