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PL06 RVE

2006 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

30,718 mi
Last recorded30,718 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P16,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL06 RVE
MakeKawasaki
ModelEr 500 C5P
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 30,718 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 30,693 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 May 2021 30,693 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 30,525 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2020 30,525 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 27,968 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 27,968 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 24,752 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 21,185 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 16,589 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 16,493 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 16,128 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 14,381 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 14,381 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 12,128 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 RVE is a 2006 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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