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CE08 BUW

2008 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

35,788 mi
Last recorded35,788 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P24,106 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 BUW
MakeKawasaki
ModelEr 500 C5P
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 35,788 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 35,788 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 May 2021 34,013 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 32,298 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 31,608 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 30,140 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 28,181 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 25,655 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 25,490 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 12,345 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 21,261 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 18,815 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 14,492 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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CE08 BUW is a 2008 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 92.3%.

Across all 2008 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 24,106 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 CE08 BUW, 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 18 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 CE08 BUW registered?

CE08 BUW is a 2008 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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