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GX55 FSV

2005 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P

Black Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,664 mi
Last recorded39,664 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P20,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX55 FSV
MakeKawasaki
ModelEr 500 C5P
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2015 39,664 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 39,664 miles

Lower Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 39,245 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 35,158 miles

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 35,158 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 30,227 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 8 Feb 2011 30,227 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 23,029 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 13,552 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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GX55 FSV is a 2005 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P in Black with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GX55 FSV, 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 GX55 FSV registered?

GX55 FSV is a 2005 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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