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GX56 OBW

2006 Kawasaki ER6

Silver Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

15,380 mi
Last recorded15,380 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Kawasaki ER614,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX56 OBW
MakeKawasaki
ModelER6
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2018 15,380 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 15,380 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Handlebar deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 13,146 miles

Drive chain only just passed MOT

Fail 20 Jun 2017 13,146 miles

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

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort Rear brake (3.3.A1c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2016 10,656 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 10,656 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 23 May 2015 10,644 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 10,636 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 10,636 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Fail 29 May 2013 10,229 miles

Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 29 May 2013 10,229 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 9,703 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 5,518 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 2,147 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 1,795 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

grease on rear tyre

Pass 15 Oct 2009 1,795 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

grease on rear tyre

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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GX56 OBW is a 2006 Kawasaki ER6 in Silver with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2006 Kawasaki ER6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 14,332 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 GX56 OBW, 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 20 years old, this Kawasaki ER6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GX56 OBW is a 2006 Kawasaki ER6, first registered on 14 October 2006.

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