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LK05 NCC

2005 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,973 mi
Last recorded42,973 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P20,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK05 NCC
MakeKawasaki
ModelEr 500 C5P
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2021 42,973 miles

Front brake sightly binding on when front wheel is raised off ground

sight corroision all over frame

Pass 14 Jul 2020 42,074 miles

Nearside Front foot rest rubber slightly worn

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 40,822 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 40,693 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 40,500 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 40,107 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 36,840 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 36,840 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 36,797 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 29,938 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 23,850 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 23,850 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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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LK05 NCC is a 2005 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LK05 NCC, 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 LK05 NCC registered?

LK05 NCC is a 2005 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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