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KE56 KHF

2007 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

60,705 mi
Last recorded60,705 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P19,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE56 KHF
MakeKawasaki
ModelEr 500 C5P
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 60,705 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 60,044 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 57,746 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 55,692 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 54,837 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2022 54,837 miles

Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 54,809 miles

Rear cush drive worn

Fail 30 Jun 2020 54,805 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Rear cush drive worn

Pass 2 Jul 2019 54,789 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 54,789 miles

Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Pass 26 Sep 2016 54,785 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2016 54,785 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 54,570 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 53,936 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 53,936 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS

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

More travel than normal at rear brake pedal

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Fail 5 Dec 2013 53,926 miles

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

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

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

horn deteriorated

Fail 24 Nov 2012 53,073 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 53,073 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 49,392 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 39,420 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2011 39,420 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 29,241 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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KE56 KHF is a 2007 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2007 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 19,252 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 KHF, 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 19 years old, this Kawasaki Er 500 C5P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KE56 KHF is a 2007 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P, first registered on 13 January 2007.

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