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CX06 CVB

2006 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

47,287 mi
Last recorded47,287 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P16,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX06 CVB
MakeKawasaki
ModelEr 500 C5P
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 47,287 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear tyre under inflated

Fail 12 Sep 2024 47,287 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear tyre under inflated

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 47,043 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 47,024 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 47,013 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 46,999 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 46,920 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 46,529 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 46,394 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 45,614 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 45,606 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front Disc Rusty

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 43,854 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 43,854 miles

Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

reat tyre under inflated

Could not do a break test, due too front brake excessively binding

Pass 23 Apr 2012 42,292 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 39,625 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 35,833 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 29,681 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 29,681 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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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CX06 CVB is a 2006 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CX06 CVB, 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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CX06 CVB is a 2006 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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