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PN06 BNF

2006 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

15,841 mi
Last recorded15,841 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P16,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN06 BNF
MakeKawasaki
ModelEr 500 C5P
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 15,841 miles

Exhaust noisy

Pass 23 Jun 2025 14,386 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2025 14,380 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 13,428 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front tyre starting to perish

Pass 20 Sep 2019 12,695 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 12,695 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 11,027 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 9,351 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 8,858 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 8,223 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 7,777 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 7,777 miles

Rear Rear suspension component seized (2.4A2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2011 6,370 miles

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

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

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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PN06 BNF is a 2006 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PN06 BNF, 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 PN06 BNF registered?

PN06 BNF is a 2006 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P, first registered on 26 June 2006.

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