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YG52 PGY

2002 Kawasaki ER500-C1

Gold Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests30 (24 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,319 mi
Last recorded28,319 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ER500-C112,319 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG52 PGY
MakeKawasaki
ModelER500-C1
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

24 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 28,319 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 27,362 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 26,374 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 24,656 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 22,323 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 May 2021 20,071 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 18,829 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Jun 2020 18,829 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 18,210 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 18,210 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 17,384 miles

Rear Suspension Slightly Stiff

Pass 21 Jun 2017 16,295 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 16,128 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 15,464 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 15,464 miles

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 15,456 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 30 Jul 2015 15,456 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 14,590 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 13,497 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 13,497 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 13,263 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 12,676 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 6,937 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 6,889 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 6,433 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 6,146 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 5,881 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 5,561 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 5,251 miles

Rear Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 5,251 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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YG52 PGY is a 2002 Kawasaki ER500-C1 in Gold with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YG52 PGY, 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.

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What year was YG52 PGY registered?

YG52 PGY is a 2002 Kawasaki ER500-C1, first registered on 16 November 2002.

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