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CU56 ECY

2006 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

36,193 mi
Last recorded36,193 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P16,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU56 ECY
MakeKawasaki
ModelEr 500 C5P
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2019 36,193 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 32,444 miles

Front mudguard broken

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Speedometer glass broken & bulb not working

Fail 22 Jul 2016 32,444 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Front mudguard broken

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Speedometer glass broken & bulb not working

Pass 30 Jul 2015 27,095 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 18,050 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2013 18,046 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 14,214 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 9,248 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

cush drive slightly worn

Fail 18 Jan 2011 8,149 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

offside mirror missing

Pass 18 Jan 2011 8,149 miles

offside mirror missing

Pass 29 Sep 2009 5,928 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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CU56 ECY is a 2006 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CU56 ECY, 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 CU56 ECY registered?

CU56 ECY is a 2006 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P, first registered on 27 October 2006.

Is CU56 ECY safe to buy?

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