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EU06 NSZ

2006 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

40,869 mi
Last recorded40,869 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P16,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU06 NSZ
MakeKawasaki
ModelEr 500 C5P
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 40,869 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear chain adjuster thread broken off

Rear Chain guard missing

Fail 2 Jul 2026 40,869 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear chain adjuster thread broken off

Rear Chain guard missing

Pass 7 May 2025 39,325 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 37,445 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front forks (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 36,227 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 36,227 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2018 34,511 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 32,891 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 31,561 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 15,829 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 15,829 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 13,560 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 26,203 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 7,298 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 4,544 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 4,544 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 24 Apr 2009 1,706 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 1,706 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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EU06 NSZ is a 2006 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2006 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 16,002 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 EU06 NSZ, 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 20 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 EU06 NSZ registered?

EU06 NSZ is a 2006 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P, first registered on 3 May 2006.

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