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Y143 TUK

2001 Kawasaki ER500-C1

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,911 mi
Last recorded67,911 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2009
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER500-C116,482 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY143 TUK
MakeKawasaki
ModelER500-C1
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2009 67,911 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 19 Jun 2009 67,815 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 64,868 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 24 Jun 2008 64,860 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 May 2007
Pass 17 May 2006 43,396 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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Y143 TUK is a 2001 Kawasaki ER500-C1 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Kawasaki ER500-C1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 16,482 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 Y143 TUK, 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 25 years old, this Kawasaki ER500-C1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y143 TUK is a 2001 Kawasaki ER500-C1, first registered on 10 May 2001.

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