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OU56 DLV

2006 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

26,598 mi
Last recorded26,598 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P16,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU56 DLV
MakeKawasaki
ModelEr 500 C5P
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 26,598 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 26,572 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 26,572 miles

Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

Pass 6 Jun 2021 26,204 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 26,109 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 23,593 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 23,195 miles

Front Wheel fractured at bridge over valve Tyre Valve Cracked (5.2.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 23,172 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 18,815 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 11,861 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 5,006 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 4,921 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 4,753 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 4,751 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 4,751 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 4,010 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 3,249 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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OU56 DLV is a 2006 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 OU56 DLV, 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 OU56 DLV registered?

OU56 DLV is a 2006 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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