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PL06 RUU

2006 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

38,611 mi
Last recorded38,611 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P16,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL06 RUU
MakeKawasaki
ModelEr 500 C5P
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 38,611 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 34,551 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 32,524 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 31,351 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 30,512 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 30,250 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2020 30,058 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 29,966 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 26,383 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Indicator 50 % not flashing .

Pass 11 Apr 2017 20,504 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake noisy in operation (3.3.A1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 20,490 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 20,379 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 19,437 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 19,384 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 17,624 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 17,624 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 16,843 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 15,978 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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PL06 RUU is a 2006 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 PL06 RUU, 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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PL06 RUU is a 2006 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P, first registered on 1 August 2006.

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