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GN56 JYJ

2006 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,365 mi
Last recorded39,365 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Kawasaki ER516,017 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN56 JYJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 39,365 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases header pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 33,699 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2024 33,655 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 26,296 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 25,111 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 19,452 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 19,413 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket excessively loose sprocket carrier bearing breaking up (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit on limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort drum oval (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 14,358 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 14,317 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 7,277 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 7,244 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 7,064 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 15 Sep 2011 6,998 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 6,565 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Handle bars slightly bent

Pass 18 Sep 2009 5,312 miles

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

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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GN56 JYJ 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 80%.

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 GN56 JYJ, 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 GN56 JYJ registered?

GN56 JYJ is a 2006 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 October 2006.

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