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PX05 FHG

2005 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

43,061 mi
Last recorded43,061 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P20,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX05 FHG
MakeKawasaki
ModelEr 500 C5P
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 43,061 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 43,021 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 42,943 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2020 42,904 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 42,867 miles

Front Brake lever slightly damaged (3.2.A1c)

Pass 17 May 2017 41,650 miles

front brake disc showing signs of wear

Pass 19 May 2016 40,127 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 40,127 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 19 May 2014 37,077 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 37,077 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 33,814 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 30,197 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 26,854 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 24,048 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 19,222 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 14,304 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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PX05 FHG is a 2005 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 PX05 FHG, 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 PX05 FHG registered?

PX05 FHG is a 2005 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P, first registered on 19 July 2005.

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