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DK05 KYW

2005 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

53,172 mi
Last recorded53,172 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P20,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 KYW
MakeKawasaki
ModelEr 500 C5P
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 53,172 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 21 Jul 2018 53,172 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure front tyre valve (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected head bearing movment stiff (2.2.2 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 52,092 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 52,092 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 50,896 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 50,309 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 May 2015 50,309 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 44,569 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 38,435 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 31,275 miles

Handle bars slightly bent

Fail 9 Jun 2012 31,275 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Handle bars slightly bent

Pass 10 Jun 2011 23,230 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 15,557 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 8,319 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 KYW is a 2005 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 KYW, 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 KYW registered?

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

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