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SP56 CVN

2006 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

29,679 mi
Last recorded29,679 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P16,002 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP56 CVN
MakeKawasaki
ModelEr 500 C5P
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 29,679 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 29,560 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 28,980 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 28,980 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit poor condition and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2016 28,706 miles

Front tyre starting to perish in tread pattern

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 27,099 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 25,604 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 22,670 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 22,078 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 22,078 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 17,857 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 13,782 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 13,782 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear 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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SP56 CVN is a 2006 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SP56 CVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP56 CVN registered?

SP56 CVN is a 2006 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P, first registered on 1 November 2006.

Is SP56 CVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP56 CVN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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