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GX05 LGE

2005 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P

Blue Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

27,393 mi
Last recorded27,393 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P20,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 LGE
MakeKawasaki
ModelEr 500 C5P
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 27,393 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2024 27,299 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 26,157 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 26,157 miles

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Carb area (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swinging arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 26,151 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 15,665 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 14,001 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 14,001 miles

Central Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Front tyre has perishing around the tread and I would advise for it to be replaced (4.1.2a(i))

Central Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Rear Tyre has perishing and splits on the sidewall again I would recommend it be replaced (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 1 Jun 2016 13,106 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 12,540 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 11,538 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 10,582 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 10,582 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 10,391 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 9,887 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 9,441 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 9,213 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 9,213 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 7,981 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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GX05 LGE is a 2005 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P in Blue with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GX05 LGE, 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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GX05 LGE is a 2005 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P, first registered on 13 July 2005.

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