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OU06 JWP

2006 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

39,274 mi
Last recorded39,274 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P16,002 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU06 JWP
MakeKawasaki
ModelEr 500 C5P
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 39,274 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 39,274 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 38,499 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 38,499 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2020 38,137 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 62,813 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 61,778 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 61,778 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 58,893 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 58,893 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 57,245 miles

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

Nearside handlebar grip loose

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 55,360 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 50,283 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 44,144 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 44,144 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 39,785 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 36,564 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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OU06 JWP is a 2006 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OU06 JWP, 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 OU06 JWP registered?

OU06 JWP is a 2006 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P, first registered on 2 August 2006.

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