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YJ06 CYW

2006 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

15,661 mi
Last recorded15,661 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P16,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ06 CYW
MakeKawasaki
ModelEr 500 C5P
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 15,661 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 15,248 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 14,877 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 14,559 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 14,221 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 13,863 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 13,281 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 12,729 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 12,175 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 11,753 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 11,041 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 10,267 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 9,487 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 9,487 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 8,560 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 7,603 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 6,487 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 5,035 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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YJ06 CYW 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 94.4%.

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 YJ06 CYW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YJ06 CYW registered?

YJ06 CYW is a 2006 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P, first registered on 1 August 2006.

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The MOT history for YJ06 CYW shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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