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CN05 OWM

2005 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

46,238 mi
Last recorded46,238 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P20,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN05 OWM
MakeKawasaki
ModelEr 500 C5P
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 46,238 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 29,702 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 29,375 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 40,399 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 39,574 miles

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 11 Apr 2018 37,389 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 35,123 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 33,389 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 33,218 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 30,750 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

sprocket carrier bearing has excessive freeplay

Fail 30 Aug 2013 30,750 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

sprocket carrier bearing has excessive freeplay

Pass 7 Sep 2012 28,520 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 28,503 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to maladjustment (3.2.A1i) DANGEROUS

Rear Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b) DANGEROUS

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

engine mount bolt loose

no rear reflector

rear trailing arm slit pin missing

Pass 6 Jul 2011 25,546 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 20,849 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2009 18,229 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 18,229 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 15,610 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 15,610 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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CN05 OWM is a 2005 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P in Blue 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 CN05 OWM, 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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CN05 OWM is a 2005 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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