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WK06 DSE

2006 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

27,672 mi
Last recorded27,672 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P16,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK06 DSE
MakeKawasaki
ModelEr 500 C5P
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 27,672 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2025 26,563 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 25,221 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 23,684 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 21,940 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 19,068 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 16,266 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 15,294 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2019 15,294 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 12,113 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 10,484 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 9,672 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 8,532 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 7,760 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 7,349 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 4,847 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 4,764 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 28 May 2010 4,652 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 4,552 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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WK06 DSE is a 2006 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WK06 DSE, 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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What year was WK06 DSE registered?

WK06 DSE is a 2006 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P, first registered on 1 June 2006.

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