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RX56 HWA

2006 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

47,634 mi
Last recorded47,634 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P16,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX56 HWA
MakeKawasaki
ModelEr 500 C5P
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 47,634 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 45,276 miles

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

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 13 May 2023 45,222 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Wheel spindle locking device ineffective (5.2.1 (d))

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 6 May 2022 42,739 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 42,739 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2021 42,265 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 41,860 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 41,431 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 41,066 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 40,252 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 39,340 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 39,340 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 39,340 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 39,340 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 39,255 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2012 33,613 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 22 Dec 2012 33,613 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 32,641 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 25,023 miles

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

rrear cush drive worn

Pass 16 Oct 2009 21,132 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 21,132 miles

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

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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RX56 HWA is a 2006 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RX56 HWA, 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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RX56 HWA is a 2006 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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