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AY56 BYH

2006 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

40,437 mi
Last recorded40,437 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Kawasaki ER516,017 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 BYH
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2024 40,437 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 39,912 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 38,447 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 36,780 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 33,692 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 31,426 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 29,244 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 27,525 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 27,483 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 24,259 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 22,044 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 18,694 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 15,293 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 11,989 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 11,989 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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AY56 BYH is a 2006 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AY56 BYH, 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 AY56 BYH registered?

AY56 BYH is a 2006 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 7 October 2006.

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