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WX04 ABU

2004 Kawasaki ER500-C1

Gold Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

17,605 mi
Last recorded17,605 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki ER500-C115,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX04 ABU
MakeKawasaki
ModelER500-C1
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2015 17,605 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 16,618 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 16,618 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Fail 13 Apr 2012 12,827 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 12,827 miles

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 11,282 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 8,401 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 6,440 miles

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 6,440 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 6,123 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 5,273 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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WX04 ABU is a 2004 Kawasaki ER500-C1 in Gold with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2004 Kawasaki ER500-C1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 15,492 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 WX04 ABU, 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 22 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 WX04 ABU registered?

WX04 ABU is a 2004 Kawasaki ER500-C1, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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