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Y759 EAY

2001 Kawasaki ER500-C1

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

9,461 mi
Last recorded9,461 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER500-C116,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY759 EAY
MakeKawasaki
ModelER500-C1
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 9,461 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 9,270 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 8,927 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 8,140 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 7,552 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 7,314 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 6,381 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 5,294 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 4,131 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 3,432 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 2,166 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 822 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 2 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006

Centre Front Fairings so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Centre Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.4)

Centre Rear Lower Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Nearside Front Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Offside Front Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Offside Front Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

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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Y759 EAY is a 2001 Kawasaki ER500-C1 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y759 EAY, 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 Y759 EAY registered?

Y759 EAY is a 2001 Kawasaki ER500-C1, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y759 EAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y759 EAY shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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