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HF05 NPZ

2005 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P

Blue Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

48,867 mi
Last recorded48,867 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P20,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF05 NPZ
MakeKawasaki
ModelEr 500 C5P
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 48,867 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 48,097 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 47,199 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 41,624 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2014 36,295 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 36,295 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 35,773 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 32,302 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2012 32,302 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2011 30,389 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 May 2011 28,878 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 May 2011 28,867 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 23,630 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 18,447 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 18,447 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 15,088 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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HF05 NPZ is a 2005 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P in Blue with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NPZ, 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 HF05 NPZ registered?

HF05 NPZ is a 2005 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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