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CX06 FJV

2006 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

36,168 mi
Last recorded36,168 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P16,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX06 FJV
MakeKawasaki
ModelEr 500 C5P
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 36,168 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 36,168 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 28,507 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 28,507 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn only 2.00 m//m thick (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake lever is so short that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 25,477 miles

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 18,771 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 15,569 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 15,569 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess bearing has play (6.2.1e)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 14,816 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 13,060 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 13,060 miles

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

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2013 9,498 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 7,354 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 6,790 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 26 Apr 2011 6,780 miles

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

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 4,579 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 4,425 miles

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

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 FJV is a 2006 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FJV, 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 FJV is a 2006 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P, first registered on 14 August 2006.

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