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PL05 RJZ

2005 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

631 mi
Last recorded631 miles
Recorded on18 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P20,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 RJZ
MakeKawasaki
ModelEr 500 C5P
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2021 631 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 295 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 56,114 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 52,887 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 49,267 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 49,267 miles

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 45,070 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 45,016 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 44,704 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 44,340 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 44,312 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

front tyre perished.

rear brake needs adjusting.

Pass 21 Sep 2012 41,402 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 34,967 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 26,211 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 21,993 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 14,263 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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PL05 RJZ is a 2005 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PL05 RJZ, 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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PL05 RJZ is a 2005 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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