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YX55 FZN

2006 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

29,944 mi
Last recorded29,944 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2016
Typical for 2006 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P16,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX55 FZN
MakeKawasaki
ModelEr 500 C5P
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2016 29,944 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 29,944 miles

Front wheel spindle loose (2.3.5a)

Lower Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride rear brake arm split pin missing (6.2.1h)

Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride rear spindle no split pin (6.2.1h)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 26,840 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 23,922 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 21,139 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 8 Feb 2013 21,074 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 18,110 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 15,008 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2011 15,008 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 12,843 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 12,843 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 11,771 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 11,769 miles

Centre Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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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YX55 FZN is a 2006 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 YX55 FZN, 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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YX55 FZN is a 2006 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P, first registered on 17 January 2006.

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