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BU05 HXN

2005 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

50,936 mi
Last recorded50,936 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P20,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 HXN
MakeKawasaki
ModelEr 500 C5P
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 50,936 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 50,901 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2018 36,639 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2018 36,575 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 27,573 miles

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 26,255 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 25,035 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 25,027 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 25,027 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 25,027 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 21,597 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 21,597 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 9 May 2008 13,226 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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BU05 HXN is a 2005 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BU05 HXN, 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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What year was BU05 HXN registered?

BU05 HXN is a 2005 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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