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BU06 GCF

2006 Kawasaki ER6

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,911 mi
Last recorded21,911 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Kawasaki ER614,332 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU06 GCF
MakeKawasaki
ModelER6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 21,911 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2026 21,911 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 29 May 2025 20,839 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 15 May 2025 20,839 miles

Front Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 20,011 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 3 Jan 2024 20,011 miles

Horn not working and insecure. (7.7 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 18,858 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 17,088 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 17,088 miles

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

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced swing arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 16,739 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 16,735 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working from front lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 15,358 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2018 15,348 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both forks (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2018 15,343 miles

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

Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 14,243 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 14,230 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 12,443 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 11,991 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 11,216 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 10,326 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 9,122 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 7,418 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 5,988 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 4,732 miles

Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ER6?

Based on 28,470 MOT tests across 2,580 vehicles.

85.9%
Pass Rate
979
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
2,580
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 288
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 133
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 96
Drive chain excessively loose 96
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 91
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BU06 GCF is a 2006 Kawasaki ER6 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Kawasaki ER6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 14,332 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 ER6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 288 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU06 GCF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ER6 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Kawasaki ER6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BU06 GCF is a 2006 Kawasaki ER6, first registered on 17 June 2006.

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