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SK07 EGJ

2007 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

33,839 mi
Last recorded33,839 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P19,252 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK07 EGJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelEr 500 C5P
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 33,839 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 31,260 miles

Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under headstock (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2025 31,260 miles

Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under headstock (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 30,828 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 30,828 miles

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened swing arm under side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 29,880 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 29,879 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2019 29,865 miles

Drive chain excessively tight JOINING LINK STUCK OUT OF POSITION (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 29,273 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 27,039 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 27,039 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 26,969 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 26,266 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 24,811 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 22,739 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 22,739 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 19,871 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 19,781 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 15,976 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 20 Mar 2010 15,978 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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SK07 EGJ is a 2007 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2007 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 19,252 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 SK07 EGJ, 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 19 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 SK07 EGJ registered?

SK07 EGJ is a 2007 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P, first registered on 26 March 2007.

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