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NK55 BYA

2006 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

15,710 mi
Last recorded15,710 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P16,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK55 BYA
MakeKawasaki
ModelEr 500 C5P
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 15,710 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 13,133 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 12,135 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 9,357 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 7,997 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 7,817 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2012 7,817 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 7,716 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2009 7,716 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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NK55 BYA is a 2006 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2006 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 16,002 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 NK55 BYA, 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 20 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 NK55 BYA registered?

NK55 BYA is a 2006 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P, first registered on 20 January 2006.

Is NK55 BYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for NK55 BYA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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