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DX54 UDG

2004 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

29,170 mi
Last recorded29,170 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX54 UDG
MakeKawasaki
ModelEr 500 C5P
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 29,170 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 29,033 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Advise O/S/F Fork Misting Oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 28,919 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 28,805 miles

front and rear tyres are perishing

Pass 24 Jun 2020 28,566 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 28,322 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 27,623 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 26,547 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 25,598 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 24,938 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 24,109 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 24,109 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 22,732 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 19,043 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 17,910 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 15,722 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 15,718 miles

Rear Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 14,626 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 14,624 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 13,224 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 13,224 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 10,155 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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DX54 UDG is a 2004 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DX54 UDG, 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 22 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 DX54 UDG registered?

DX54 UDG is a 2004 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P, first registered on 9 December 2004.

Is DX54 UDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX54 UDG shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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