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RX05 YHP

2005 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

48,471 mi
Last recorded48,471 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P20,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 YHP
MakeKawasaki
ModelEr 500 C5P
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 48,471 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2025 48,370 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 47,961 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2024 47,950 miles

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

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 47,514 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 47,469 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 46,901 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 46,901 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 46,007 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 44,683 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 44,672 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

oil level low

Pass 21 Aug 2012 38,304 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012 38,304 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 30,771 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 22,742 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 22,742 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 18,084 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 10,863 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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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RX05 YHP is a 2005 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RX05 YHP, 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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RX05 YHP is a 2005 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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