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HF05 FAM

2005 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P

Blue Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

34,195 mi
Last recorded34,195 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P20,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF05 FAM
MakeKawasaki
ModelEr 500 C5P
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 34,195 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Apr 2017 32,850 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 32,778 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute both front and rear (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 29,140 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 29,075 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 24,354 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 17,651 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 17,651 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 16,501 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 16,490 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

dash loose

Pass 16 Jun 2012 15,934 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 13,627 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 11,310 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 8,227 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Fail 2 Apr 2009 8,226 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 6,307 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2008 6,306 miles

Front Motorcycle structure excessively distorted (6.1.1a)

Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

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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HF05 FAM is a 2005 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P in Blue with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HF05 FAM, 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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HF05 FAM is a 2005 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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