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LJ55 NSF

2005 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

30,562 mi
Last recorded30,562 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P20,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 NSF
MakeKawasaki
ModelEr 500 C5P
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 30,562 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 30,200 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 30,200 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 May 2024 29,674 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 26 Apr 2024 29,674 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 28,591 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 28,394 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 27,913 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 26,653 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 25,555 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 25,356 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 24,088 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 24,088 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 24,072 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2013 24,072 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 21,199 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 17,997 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

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 22 Nov 2011 17,997 miles

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

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Nail in rear tyre

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))

Pass 16 Nov 2010 14,825 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 14,825 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 12,045 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 12,045 miles

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

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 8,931 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2008 8,931 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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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LJ55 NSF is a 2005 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LJ55 NSF, 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 LJ55 NSF registered?

LJ55 NSF is a 2005 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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