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MX05 VZE

2005 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P

Blue Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

41,965 mi
Last recorded41,965 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P20,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX05 VZE
MakeKawasaki
ModelEr 500 C5P
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2024 41,965 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 41,752 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 39,231 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 38,707 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 37,523 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 37,523 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 35,884 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 23,652 miles

Front brake binding slightly

Pass 18 Mar 2015 17,572 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 16,025 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 12,715 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 8,271 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 7,356 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 6,808 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 6,223 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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MX05 VZE is a 2005 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P in Blue with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 MX05 VZE, 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 MX05 VZE registered?

MX05 VZE is a 2005 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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