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WK03 AVE

2003 Kawasaki ER500-C1

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,558 mi
Last recorded23,558 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ER500-C121,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK03 AVE
MakeKawasaki
ModelER500-C1
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 5 Aug 2025 23,558 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 23,418 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 23,189 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 23,084 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 22,681 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 22,580 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 22,344 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 22,156 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 21,869 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 21,748 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 21,691 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 21,300 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 20,975 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 20,505 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 16,677 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 14,913 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 14,306 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 134,126 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 11,615 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 8,751 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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WK03 AVE is a 2003 Kawasaki ER500-C1 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2003 Kawasaki ER500-C1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 21,192 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 WK03 AVE, 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 23 years old, this Kawasaki ER500-C1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WK03 AVE registered?

WK03 AVE is a 2003 Kawasaki ER500-C1, first registered on 12 March 2003.

Is WK03 AVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK03 AVE shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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