Kawasaki ER 500 C5P

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 498 cc

LK56 BCYMOT history

LK56 BCY is a black petrol Kawasaki ER 500 C5P first used on 1 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 42,645 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Apr 2027
Mileage
42,645 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,154 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK56 BCY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kawasaki
Model
ER 500 C5P
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
498 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK56 BCY was last recorded at 42,645 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 637 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,008 miles · 29 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
637 miles
Average per year
2,154 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 42,645 miles
  • 2025 – 42,008 miles
  • 2023 – 40,488 miles
  • 2020 – 40,212 miles
  • 2019 – 37,592 miles
  • 2018 – 34,763 miles
  • 2017 – 32,041 miles
  • 2016 – 29,026 miles
  • 2015 – 27,724 miles
  • 2014 – 23,940 miles
  • 2013 – 22,679 miles
  • 2012 – 19,369 miles
  • 2011 – 14,352 miles
  • 2010 – 7,660 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,645 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryWheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 22 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,645 miles (+637)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    42,645 miles
    Test number
    622194038795
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

  2. Pass42,008 miles (+1,520)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    42,008 miles
    Test number
    999742540090
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tyre out of shape

  3. Pass40,488 miles (+276)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    40,488 miles
    Test number
    454259656251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass40,212 miles (+2,620)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    40,212 miles
    Test number
    905187693361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass37,592 miles (+2,829)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    37,592 miles
    Test number
    243996386660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass34,763 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    34,763 miles
    Test number
    646925780616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail34,759 miles (+2,718)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,759 miles
    Test number
    813987075187
    • FailureDrive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
    • FailureDrive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)
    • FailureFront Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

  8. Pass32,041 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    32,041 miles
    Test number
    635109567271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail31,997 miles (+2,971)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,997 miles
    Test number
    437334664077
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  10. Pass29,026 miles (+1,302)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    29,026 miles
    Test number
    190248881294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass27,724 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    27,724 miles
    Test number
    577263375005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail27,724 miles (+3,784)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,724 miles
    Test number
    738686765013
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

  13. Pass23,940 miles (+1,261)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    23,940 miles
    Test number
    145193214426
    • AdvisoryRear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

  14. Pass22,679 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    22,679 miles
    Test number
    917584413000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail22,679 miles (+3,310)2 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,679 miles
    Test number
    699694913084
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.6)
    • FailureOffside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
    • Repaired at testFront Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
    • Repaired at testSteering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

  16. Pass19,369 miles (+5,017)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    19,369 miles
    Test number
    379651432011
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
    • NoteUneven wear to front tyre

  17. Pass14,352 miles (+6,692)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    14,352 miles
    Test number
    929204131003
    • AdvisorySteering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

  18. Pass7,660 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    7,660 miles
    Test number
    891102620098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LK56 BCY

Does LK56 BCY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LK56 BCY is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LK56 BCY?
The MOT on LK56 BCY is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LK56 BCY done?
LK56 BCY was recorded at 42,645 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 2,154 miles a year.
Has LK56 BCY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK56 BCY has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2018.
Has the mileage on LK56 BCY ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LK56 BCY find?
LK56 BCY passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: rear wheel bearing has slight play; wheel alignment slightly misaligned.

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