MOT Status
ValidMileage
54,947 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Tyre worn close to the legal limit has slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))
rear sprocket bearing slight free play
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Tyre worn close to the legal limit has slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))
rear sprocket bearing slight free play
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Exhaust slightly loose clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn uneven and close to limit in places (5.2.3 (e))
Front mudguard insecure bolts missing
Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit brake fully adjusted (1.1.13 (a))
Rear very little reserve travel in rear brake pedal brake fully adjusted
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy stiff (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced swing arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Valve stem seriously damaged cracked (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Exhaust slightly loose clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn uneven and close to limit in places (5.2.3 (e))
Front mudguard insecure bolts missing
Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit brake fully adjusted (1.1.13 (a))
Rear very little reserve travel in rear brake pedal brake fully adjusted
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy stiff (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort front disc distorted (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose worn and bent (6.2.12 (a))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort rear drum has distortion (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected cannot be applied smoothly (1.1.2 (b) (ii))
Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced No locking device on rear wheel spindle (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort front disc distorted (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose worn and bent (6.2.12 (a))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort rear drum has distortion (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to the legal limit REAR (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain sprocket slightly worn rear (6.2.1e)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
top box mounting brackets loose
Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
top box mounting brackets loose
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PN06 BNV is a 2006 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 BNV, 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 BNV registered?
PN06 BNV is a 2006 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P, first registered on 26 June 2006.
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