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AY05 HMF

2005 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

46,612 mi
Last recorded46,612 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P20,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 HMF
MakeKawasaki
ModelEr 500 C5P
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 46,612 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

engine oil leak

Fail 19 May 2026 46,608 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

cush drive rubbers worn

engine oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2021 45,090 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 45,090 miles

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 43,650 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 42,830 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 53,155 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 52,443 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 51,112 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 51,112 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 49,518 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 48,798 miles

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 48,798 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 48,039 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 44,686 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 43,067 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 38,739 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 33,746 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 25,654 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Er 500 C5P?

Based on 4,065 MOT tests across 360 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
1,181
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
360
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 48
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 36
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 35
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 31
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 24
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AY05 HMF is a 2005 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2005 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 20,556 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 Er 500 C5P fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 48 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY05 HMF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Er 500 C5P typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Kawasaki Er 500 C5P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AY05 HMF is a 2005 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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