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YJ55 YTZ

2005 Kawasaki ER6

Yellow Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,372 mi
Last recorded25,372 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki ER615,354 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ55 YTZ
MakeKawasaki
ModelER6
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 25,372 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 May 2025 24,415 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2025 24,415 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls front brake switch inop (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 May 2024 23,585 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 23,584 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 23,058 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 May 2022 22,609 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 21,356 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 19,792 miles

Front forks slightly pited

Pass 2 Aug 2019 19,433 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 19,433 miles

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

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 18,541 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (7.7 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 18,541 miles

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))

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

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

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (7.7 (c) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorber slightly loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2016 17,908 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 17,868 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 16,933 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 14,414 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 11,699 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 10,197 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 8,059 miles

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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YJ55 YTZ is a 2005 Kawasaki ER6 in Yellow with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YJ55 YTZ, 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.

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YJ55 YTZ is a 2005 Kawasaki ER6, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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