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DK05 KVE

2005 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

17,791 mi
Last recorded17,791 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P20,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 KVE
MakeKawasaki
ModelEr 500 C5P
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 17,791 miles

Chain guard missing

Pass 11 Apr 2025 16,961 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 16,536 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 16,161 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 15,365 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 14,724 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 12,865 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 12,139 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 11,258 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 10,141 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 10,129 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 8,699 miles

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 16 Jun 2014 7,142 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 5,807 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 4,613 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 4,049 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 2,228 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 1,088 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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DK05 KVE is a 2005 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 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DK05 KVE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK05 KVE registered?

DK05 KVE is a 2005 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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