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CX07 SMO

2007 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

35,807 mi
Last recorded35,807 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P19,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX07 SMO
MakeKawasaki
ModelEr 500 C5P
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 35,807 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 35,687 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 35,500 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Engine Mounting slightly loose

Pass 14 Mar 2023 35,409 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 35,409 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 35,043 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2020 34,002 miles

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

chain has some tight links

Pass 27 Mar 2018 33,529 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 33,292 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2017 33,292 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2016 32,196 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 30,443 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 28,931 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 28,931 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 27,277 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 25,325 miles

Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

exhaust corroded

front brake disc is rusty

Pass 15 Feb 2011 22,158 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 18,161 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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CX07 SMO is a 2007 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 83.3%.

Across all 2007 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 19,252 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 CX07 SMO, 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 19 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 CX07 SMO registered?

CX07 SMO is a 2007 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P, first registered on 2 March 2007.

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