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PL06 RUV

2006 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

48,359 mi
Last recorded48,359 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P16,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL06 RUV
MakeKawasaki
ModelEr 500 C5P
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 48,359 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 47,318 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 45,356 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 42,766 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 41,304 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 40,010 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 39,743 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 38,654 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 36,593 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 34,432 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 33,283 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 31,306 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 29,606 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 26,848 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 23,489 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 23,489 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 22,077 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 17,536 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 17,536 miles

Front Brake lever is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 14,502 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 RUV is a 2006 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RUV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PL06 RUV registered?

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

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