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FJ05 LCP

2005 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P

Bronze Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

14,726 mi
Last recorded14,726 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P20,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 LCP
MakeKawasaki
ModelEr 500 C5P
Year2005
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 14,726 miles

headlamp image deteriorated on dip and main beam

indicators slightly fast

Pass 18 Aug 2016 47,935 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 47,934 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute All (1.5.1c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 47,723 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 40,304 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2012 40,304 miles

Front 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))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 29 Apr 2011 37,557 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 31,163 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2009 24,904 miles

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 24,904 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 18,901 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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FJ05 LCP is a 2005 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P in Bronze with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FJ05 LCP, 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 FJ05 LCP registered?

FJ05 LCP is a 2005 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P, first registered on 3 May 2005.

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