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BU06 LVW

2006 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

33,924 mi
Last recorded33,924 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P16,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU06 LVW
MakeKawasaki
ModelEr 500 C5P
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2023 33,924 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lightly scored! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect Stiff in operation! (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 33,924 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lightly scored! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect Stiff in operation! (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 33,179 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 32,850 miles

slight cut across rear tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2019 32,696 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 32,696 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2014 32,560 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 32,023 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 30,843 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 29,597 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 28,792 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 24,675 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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BU06 LVW is a 2006 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2006 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 16,002 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 BU06 LVW, 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 20 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 BU06 LVW registered?

BU06 LVW is a 2006 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P, first registered on 27 July 2006.

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