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Y201 BAR

2001 Kawasaki ER500-C1

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,843 mi
Last recorded17,843 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2007
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ER500-C116,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY201 BAR
MakeKawasaki
ModelER500-C1
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2007 17,843 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 10,356 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 10,356 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

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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Y201 BAR is a 2001 Kawasaki ER500-C1 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 Y201 BAR, 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 Y201 BAR registered?

Y201 BAR is a 2001 Kawasaki ER500-C1, first registered on 11 April 2001.

Is Y201 BAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y201 BAR shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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