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DX56 JXU

2006 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

35,898 mi
Last recorded35,898 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Kawasaki ER516,017 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX56 JXU
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 35,898 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 33,160 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2025 33,156 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 29,796 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 27,226 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 24,013 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 21,828 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 16,680 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 16,285 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 15,043 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 13,652 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 13,652 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Fail 6 Feb 2014 12,834 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 12,834 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 12,501 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 7 Feb 2013 12,501 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 12,412 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 12,412 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 12,237 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 12,237 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

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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DX56 JXU is a 2006 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DX56 JXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DX56 JXU registered?

DX56 JXU is a 2006 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 15 December 2006.

Is DX56 JXU safe to buy?

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