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YG02 PPV

2002 Kawasaki ER500-C1

Gold Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

11,659 mi
Last recorded11,659 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ER500-C112,319 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG02 PPV
MakeKawasaki
ModelER500-C1
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 11,659 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2026 11,659 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released Brake lever a bit stuck with being stood. WD40 and sorted. (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 11,657 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 11,650 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 11,633 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 11,633 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2019 11,024 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 11,024 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 10,180 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 10,140 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2015 10,140 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 10,033 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 9,521 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 9,521 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 31 May 2011 9,104 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 9,104 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 7,541 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 7,541 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 7,085 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 7,085 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 5,552 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 3,097 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 1,077 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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YG02 PPV is a 2002 Kawasaki ER500-C1 in Gold with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2002 Kawasaki ER500-C1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 12,319 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 YG02 PPV, 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 24 years old, this Kawasaki ER500-C1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YG02 PPV?

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What year was YG02 PPV registered?

YG02 PPV is a 2002 Kawasaki ER500-C1, first registered on 11 April 2002.

Is YG02 PPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG02 PPV shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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