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SP05 AYF

2005 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P

Blue Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

30,672 mi
Last recorded30,672 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P20,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 AYF
MakeKawasaki
ModelEr 500 C5P
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 30,672 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 29,127 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 26,872 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 26,173 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 25,155 miles

Front Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 23,573 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 21,739 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 19,230 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2016 19,230 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess Hub bearing and rubbers (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 18,634 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 10 Jun 2015 18,634 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 18 May 2015 18,583 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

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

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Fail 7 Jun 2014 17,453 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

rear tyre starting to perish between treads

Pass 7 Jun 2014 17,453 miles

rear tyre starting to perish between treads

Pass 9 May 2013 7,054 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 4,886 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 2,071 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 2,012 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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SP05 AYF is a 2005 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P in Blue with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SP05 AYF, 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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SP05 AYF is a 2005 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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