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LK04 LML

2004 Kawasaki ER500-C1

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

15,594 mi
Last recorded15,594 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki ER500-C115,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK04 LML
MakeKawasaki
ModelER500-C1
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 15,594 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 15,586 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 15,586 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 15,580 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 15,568 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 12,670 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 11,796 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 11,270 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 11,270 miles

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.4.A.2b)

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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LK04 LML is a 2004 Kawasaki ER500-C1 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2004 Kawasaki ER500-C1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 15,492 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 LK04 LML, 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 22 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 LK04 LML registered?

LK04 LML is a 2004 Kawasaki ER500-C1, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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The MOT history for LK04 LML shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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