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KE56 GWV

2006 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

41,991 mi
Last recorded41,991 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P16,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE56 GWV
MakeKawasaki
ModelEr 500 C5P
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 41,991 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 39,315 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 May 2016 35,297 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3C2d.)

Fail 6 May 2016 35,137 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 3 May 2016 34,971 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 34,086 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 26 Jan 2015 34,086 miles

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

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 31,724 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2014 31,647 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 29,281 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 28,886 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 24,948 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 24,948 miles

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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KE56 GWV is a 2006 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KE56 GWV, 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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KE56 GWV is a 2006 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P, first registered on 28 October 2006.

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