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MX05 TFK

2005 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P

Black Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

51,063 mi
Last recorded51,063 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P20,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX05 TFK
MakeKawasaki
ModelEr 500 C5P
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc
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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 51,063 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 50,310 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 49,886 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2023 49,552 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 48,776 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 48,241 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 47,670 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 47,184 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 46,864 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 46,434 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 46,061 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 45,564 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 44,938 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 44,078 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 44,075 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 43,125 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 43,125 miles

Nearside Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 36,719 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 8 Jul 2010 36,715 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 29,394 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 15,029 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 15,029 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

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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MX05 TFK is a 2005 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P in Black with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 20,556 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 MX05 TFK, 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 21 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 MX05 TFK registered?

MX05 TFK is a 2005 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P, first registered on 16 April 2005.

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