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WK55 DDA

2005 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

25,514 mi
Last recorded25,514 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P20,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK55 DDA
MakeKawasaki
ModelEr 500 C5P
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 25,514 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 23,427 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 21,250 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 21,250 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 20,891 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 19,071 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Mar 2021 19,071 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Mar 2020 17,461 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 16,713 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 16,713 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 15,323 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 15,321 miles

front tyre worn low on o/s

Pass 24 Aug 2016 15,315 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

all indicators faded

light corosion on rear coil springs

rear susp/stiff

Pass 23 Apr 2015 15,307 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

n/s/r indicator faded

Pass 19 May 2014 15,302 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

front tyre worn uneven

light pitting on forks

Pass 27 Mar 2013 15,292 miles

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

rear indicator bulbs faded

Pass 23 Mar 2012 14,929 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 14,295 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 13,277 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 12,832 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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WK55 DDA is a 2005 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 85%.

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 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 WK55 DDA, 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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What year was WK55 DDA registered?

WK55 DDA is a 2005 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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