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YN56 KYB

2006 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

32,383 mi
Last recorded32,383 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P16,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN56 KYB
MakeKawasaki
ModelEr 500 C5P
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 32,383 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2026 32,383 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 31,899 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 31,890 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

drive chain has kinks in

Pass 1 Aug 2023 30,041 miles

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

Offside Front fork seal leaking slightly

Fail 16 Jun 2023 30,012 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 28,996 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 28,996 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 27,817 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2021 27,817 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 27,063 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 25,993 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 23,448 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 21,564 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 21,179 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 21,178 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 21,178 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 19,634 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 10 Jul 2012 17,630 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 17,630 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 14,738 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 11,934 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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YN56 KYB is a 2006 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YN56 KYB, 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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YN56 KYB is a 2006 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P, first registered on 16 December 2006.

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