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KE56 GVZ

2006 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

26,972 mi
Last recorded26,972 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Kawasaki ER516,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE56 GVZ
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 26,972 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 26,417 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 24,717 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2023 24,717 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2022 23,010 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 19,640 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Road spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 19,639 miles

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

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected (2.2.2 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Sprocket carrier bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 15,801 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 15,801 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 12,005 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 6,835 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 3,047 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 2,714 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 2,279 miles

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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KE56 GVZ is a 2006 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KE56 GVZ, 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 KE56 GVZ registered?

KE56 GVZ is a 2006 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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