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Y295 HFB

2001 Kawasaki ER500-C1

Gold Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

10,322 mi
Last recorded10,322 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER500-C116,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY295 HFB
MakeKawasaki
ModelER500-C1
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2012 10,322 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 9,505 miles

Front Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 9,505 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 9,192 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 8,380 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2007

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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Y295 HFB is a 2001 Kawasaki ER500-C1 in Gold with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y295 HFB, 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 Y295 HFB registered?

Y295 HFB is a 2001 Kawasaki ER500-C1, first registered on 15 May 2001.

Is Y295 HFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y295 HFB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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