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HF06 HVN

2006 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

29,259 mi
Last recorded29,259 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P16,002 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF06 HVN
MakeKawasaki
ModelEr 500 C5P
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 29,259 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 28,723 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 31 Jul 2023 27,211 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 23,274 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 20,030 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 20,030 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 20,025 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 20,023 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 19,979 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 19,091 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 19,091 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 11 May 2017 18,512 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 16,775 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 15,035 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 14,365 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 14,095 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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HF06 HVN is a 2006 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2006 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 16,002 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 HF06 HVN, 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 20 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 HF06 HVN registered?

HF06 HVN is a 2006 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P, first registered on 18 May 2006.

Is HF06 HVN safe to buy?

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