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SP05 BBJ

2005 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P

Blue Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

4,122 mi
Last recorded4,122 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P20,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 BBJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelEr 500 C5P
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2024 4,122 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 3,107 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 3,107 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 1,977 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 994 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 874 miles

front brake performance only just meets pass limit Advise repair.

front wheel bearings slightly rough

Pass 4 Sep 2019 11 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

no pillion footrests fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2014 38,599 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 30,564 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 26,771 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 24,266 miles

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

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Oil leak

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

front brake disc worn

rev counter damage

Pass 26 Apr 2011 24,266 miles

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

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Oil leak

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

front brake disc worn

rev counter damage

Pass 28 Apr 2010 20,528 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

drive chain tight spots

Pass 2 Apr 2009 16,156 miles

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

Rear tyre 2mm

clutch

Pass 1 May 2008 14,885 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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SP05 BBJ is a 2005 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P in Blue with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 SP05 BBJ, 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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SP05 BBJ is a 2005 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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