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DK05 LCG

2005 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

25,648 mi
Last recorded25,648 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P20,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 LCG
MakeKawasaki
ModelEr 500 C5P
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2022 25,648 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 22,887 miles

Front brake lever travel increased beyond standard

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 22,887 miles

Front brake lever travel increased beyond standard

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 20,768 miles

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2020 20,768 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 19,083 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 18,816 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 18,510 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2016 18,510 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 17,903 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))

Fail 14 Mar 2015 17,903 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 16,564 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 16,564 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 15,502 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 15,502 miles

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

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 13,175 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 13,115 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 11,398 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 11,398 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 9,179 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 6,189 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 LCG is a 2005 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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