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SP56 CTY

2006 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

18,632 mi
Last recorded18,632 miles
Recorded on8 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P16,002 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP56 CTY
MakeKawasaki
ModelEr 500 C5P
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2021 18,632 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight cracking in rear tyre

slight wear in rear cush drive

swingarm slighty corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2019 18,533 miles

slight wear in rear cush drive

swingarm slightly corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2018 18,304 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 18,239 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort front disc warped (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 16,222 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

handlebars slightly bent

Pass 6 Oct 2016 15,386 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 13,518 miles

main beam tell tale light not working

Pass 11 Oct 2014 11,457 miles

Rear tyre requires replacement very soon.

Pass 30 Oct 2013 10,159 miles

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

main beam 'tell tale' not working

Pass 13 Sep 2012 9,611 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 8,761 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 7,044 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 5,821 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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SP56 CTY 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 92.3%.

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 SP56 CTY, 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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What year was SP56 CTY registered?

SP56 CTY is a 2006 Kawasaki Er 500 C5P, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is SP56 CTY safe to buy?

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