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YN51 WLO

2001 Kawasaki ER500-C1

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

25,179 mi
Last recorded25,179 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER500-C116,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN51 WLO
MakeKawasaki
ModelER500-C1
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2025 25,179 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 24,816 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 24,614 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 24,204 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 22,942 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 22,784 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 22,475 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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YN51 WLO is a 2001 Kawasaki ER500-C1 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YN51 WLO, 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 YN51 WLO registered?

YN51 WLO is a 2001 Kawasaki ER500-C1, first registered on 11 December 2001.

Is YN51 WLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN51 WLO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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