CarVerify

Free Car Check

GN55 EKU

2005 Kawasaki ER6

Black Petrol 649cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

41,310 mi
Last recorded41,310 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki ER615,354 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Kawasaki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN55 EKU
MakeKawasaki
ModelER6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2021 41,310 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Upper Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 39,184 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2020 39,184 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 35,360 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 32,703 miles

BOTH PILLION FOOT PEGS SIEZED

Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 32,703 miles

Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

BOTH PILLION FOOT PEGS SIEZED

Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 29,281 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 24,540 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2015 24,540 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 22,246 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 11 Sep 2014 22,234 miles

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 17,983 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 24 Aug 2012 17,970 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 15,228 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 15,228 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 6,692 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 6,512 miles

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
Full Kawasaki ER6 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GN55 EKU is a 2005 Kawasaki ER6 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2005 Kawasaki ER6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 15,354 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 GN55 EKU, 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 21 years old, this Kawasaki ER6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GN55 EKU?

You can check the full history of GN55 EKU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GN55 EKU registered?

GN55 EKU is a 2005 Kawasaki ER6, first registered on 11 November 2005.

Is GN55 EKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN55 EKU shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GN55 EKU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GN55 EKU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.