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VX05 BNN

2005 Kawasaki ER500-C1

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

42,726 mi
Last recorded42,726 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki ER500-C123,868 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 BNN
MakeKawasaki
ModelER500-C1
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 42,726 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 40,508 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 38,188 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 35,189 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 31,447 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 25,061 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 17,980 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 12,602 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 12,559 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 17 Feb 2009 11,292 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 11,292 miles

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))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 7,531 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ER500-C1?

Based on 1,429 MOT tests across 224 vehicles.

84.5%
Pass Rate
1,012
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
224
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 22
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 15
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 14
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 13
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 11
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VX05 BNN is a 2005 Kawasaki ER500-C1 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2005 Kawasaki ER500-C1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 23,868 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki ER500-C1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX05 BNN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ER500-C1 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this Kawasaki ER500-C1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VX05 BNN registered?

VX05 BNN is a 2005 Kawasaki ER500-C1, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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