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WJ02 HBL

2002 Kawasaki ER500-C1

Green Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

10 mi
Last recorded10 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ER500-C112,319 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ02 HBL
MakeKawasaki
ModelER500-C1
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 10 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 19,210 miles

cush drive rubbers worn

speedo/tacho assy loose

Pass 23 Aug 2012 17,236 miles

rear tyre split in places

Fail 23 Aug 2012 17,231 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

rear tyre split in places

Pass 18 Aug 2011 14,771 miles

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

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 17 Aug 2011 14,771 miles

Front Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 7,884 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 16,400 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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WJ02 HBL is a 2002 Kawasaki ER500-C1 in Green with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 WJ02 HBL, 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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WJ02 HBL is a 2002 Kawasaki ER500-C1, first registered on 2 March 2002.

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