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WX06 EFW

2006 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

31,838 mi
Last recorded31,838 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P16,002 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX06 EFW
MakeKawasaki
ModelEr 500 C5P
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 31,838 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Sep 2025 27,702 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 27,045 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 26,170 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 26,170 miles

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 25,131 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 23,365 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 21,368 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 21,368 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 17,885 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 12,447 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 9,568 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 6,238 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 6,224 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 6,129 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 5,972 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 28 May 2009 5,335 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 5,335 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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WX06 EFW is a 2006 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WX06 EFW, 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 WX06 EFW registered?

WX06 EFW is a 2006 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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