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GK51 OYR

2001 Kawasaki ER500-C1

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,767 mi
Last recorded41,767 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2008
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER500-C116,482 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 OYR
MakeKawasaki
ModelER500-C1
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2008 41,767 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

rear suspension modified

Fail 29 Nov 2008 41,767 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

rear suspension modified

Pass 1 Dec 2007 29,911 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2006 22,019 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 21,904 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Offside Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Nov 2005 21,416 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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GK51 OYR is a 2001 Kawasaki ER500-C1 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GK51 OYR, 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 GK51 OYR registered?

GK51 OYR is a 2001 Kawasaki ER500-C1, first registered on 24 December 2001.

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