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LK05 OOU

2005 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

37,042 mi
Last recorded37,042 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P20,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK05 OOU
MakeKawasaki
ModelEr 500 C5P
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 37,042 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 36,483 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 35,747 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 33,877 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 32,165 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 30,880 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 30,363 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 29,486 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 28,010 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 27,954 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 26,330 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 25,034 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 24,947 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

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

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 21,963 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 17,305 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 12,356 miles

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

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 OOU is a 2005 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 LK05 OOU, 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 OOU registered?

LK05 OOU is a 2005 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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