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PN06 BNV

2006 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

54,947 mi
Last recorded54,947 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P16,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN06 BNV
MakeKawasaki
ModelEr 500 C5P
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 54,947 miles
Fail 26 May 2026 54,947 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 53,987 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2022 53,980 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2021 53,919 miles

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))

Fail 9 Jul 2021 53,919 miles

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))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 53,793 miles

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))

Fail 27 Jun 2020 53,785 miles

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))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 53,255 miles

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))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 53,248 miles

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))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 52,627 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 50,931 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn rear (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 45,718 miles

top box mounting brackets loose

Fail 16 Jun 2015 45,718 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 39,869 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 34,005 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 34,005 miles

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 27,914 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 22,144 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2011 22,144 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 16,367 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 10,067 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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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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PN06 BNV is a 2006 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P, first registered on 26 June 2006.

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