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DK05 KWO

2005 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,606 mi
Last recorded34,606 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2013
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P20,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 KWO
MakeKawasaki
ModelEr 500 C5P
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2013 34,606 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 33,060 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 33,041 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 27,343 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 27,343 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 27,069 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 21,070 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 15,304 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 KWO is a 2005 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 DK05 KWO, 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.

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What year was DK05 KWO registered?

DK05 KWO is a 2005 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P, first registered on 4 July 2005.

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