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WV52 NCO

2003 Kawasaki ER500-C1

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

33,919 mi
Last recorded33,919 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2009
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ER500-C121,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV52 NCO
MakeKawasaki
ModelER500-C1
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Jan 2009 33,919 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Pass 3 Jan 2009 33,919 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 30,100 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 26,486 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 26,486 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005 25,230 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 18 Nov 2005 25,226 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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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WV52 NCO is a 2003 Kawasaki ER500-C1 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 WV52 NCO, 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 WV52 NCO registered?

WV52 NCO is a 2003 Kawasaki ER500-C1, first registered on 13 January 2003.

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