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PO55 SKJ

2005 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P

Blue Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,238 mi
Last recorded42,238 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P20,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO55 SKJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelEr 500 C5P
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 42,238 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 41,827 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 41,577 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 41,176 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 40,817 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 40,313 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 40,313 miles

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

Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2020 39,823 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 38,592 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 3 May 2019 38,581 miles

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 37,107 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 34,387 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 30,857 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 27,277 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 27,277 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 22,365 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 19,167 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 25 Nov 2011 13,709 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 7,277 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 5,445 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 3,722 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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PO55 SKJ is a 2005 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P in Blue with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 20,556 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 PO55 SKJ, 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 21 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 PO55 SKJ registered?

PO55 SKJ is a 2005 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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