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PL06 RUR

2006 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,264 mi
Last recorded50,264 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Kawasaki ER516,017 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL06 RUR
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2023 50,264 miles

rear tyre cracking in side wall

Fail 21 Jun 2023 50,264 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

rear tyre cracking in side wall

Pass 14 Jul 2022 50,207 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 50,095 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 49,871 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 47,673 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 47,544 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 45,606 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2014 44,873 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

speedo/tacho unit insecure

Pass 11 Jul 2014 44,873 miles

speedo/tacho unit insecure

Fail 15 Apr 2013 41,492 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 41,492 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 41,469 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 37,260 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 32,930 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 25,653 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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PL06 RUR is a 2006 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PL06 RUR, 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 PL06 RUR registered?

PL06 RUR is a 2006 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 August 2006.

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