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YS51 EAJ

2002 Kawasaki ER500-C1

Gold Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

12,085 mi
Last recorded12,085 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2009
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ER500-C112,319 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS51 EAJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelER500-C1
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2009 12,085 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Fail 12 Jun 2009 12,085 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 9 Jan 2008 11,880 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

cush drive rubbers slightly worn

Fail 9 Jan 2008 11,880 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

cush drive rubbers slightly worn

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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YS51 EAJ is a 2002 Kawasaki ER500-C1 in Gold with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YS51 EAJ, 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 YS51 EAJ registered?

YS51 EAJ is a 2002 Kawasaki ER500-C1, first registered on 21 January 2002.

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