MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
29,033 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls front control inoperative (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
slight-play-rear-cushdrive-rubbers
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Kawasaki ER500-C1?
Based on 1,429 MOT tests across 224 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y147 TKE is a 2001 Kawasaki ER500-C1 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 Y147 TKE, 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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What year was Y147 TKE registered?
Y147 TKE is a 2001 Kawasaki ER500-C1, first registered on 10 May 2001.
Is Y147 TKE safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y147 TKE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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