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HF05 MVG

2005 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P

Blue Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

30,418 mi
Last recorded30,418 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P20,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 30,418 miles

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

Rear Lower Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Jun 2024 30,303 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Upper Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 28,452 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 26,717 miles

Central Front Lower Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 24,147 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 24,147 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 23,918 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Oil Leak Front Rocker Cover Gasket

Pass 11 Sep 2019 45,772 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 43,576 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 42,565 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 41,547 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 41,547 miles

Brake component defective due to a deliberate modification which significantly reduces the original strength front brake hose support bracket (3.1.5)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2015 40,012 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 38,024 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 34,892 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 30,192 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 26,122 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 22,691 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 19,023 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 13,145 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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 MVG is a 2005 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P in Blue with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MVG, 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 MVG is a 2005 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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