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DX06 KBY

2006 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

12,678 mi
Last recorded12,678 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Kawasaki ER516,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX06 KBY
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2023 12,678 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 12,675 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 12,673 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 12,673 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 12,659 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 11,774 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 11,756 miles

Nearside Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Nearside Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Nearside Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Cush Drive Rubbers Worn

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 11,144 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Nearside Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 7 Jun 2014 11,144 miles

Nearside Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 9,476 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 39,458 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Oil leak

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Sidestand bolt loose.

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 5 May 2012 15,303 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 May 2011 10,237 miles

Cush drive has free play

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 30 Apr 2011 10,221 miles

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 9,638 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2009 9,638 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ER5?

Based on 65,763 MOT tests across 6,087 vehicles.

81.2%
Pass Rate
1,017
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
6,087
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,027
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 880
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 668
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 589
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 550
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DX06 KBY is a 2006 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2006 Kawasaki ER5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 16,017 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 ER5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DX06 KBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ER5 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 20 years old, this Kawasaki ER5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DX06 KBY registered?

DX06 KBY is a 2006 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 20 July 2006.

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