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WX56 BFL

2006 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

17,682 mi
Last recorded17,682 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P16,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX56 BFL
MakeKawasaki
ModelEr 500 C5P
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 17,682 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 16,594 miles

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 15,779 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 15,744 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 14,953 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 14,915 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 14,326 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 12,749 miles

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 12,452 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 11,468 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 10,523 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 10,239 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 9,179 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 7,701 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 6,610 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 5,489 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 5,489 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 3,347 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

rear tyre has a puncture repair

Pass 28 Oct 2009 3,347 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

rear tyre has a puncture repair

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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WX56 BFL is a 2006 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 WX56 BFL, 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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WX56 BFL is a 2006 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P, first registered on 23 September 2006.

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