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GX56 PLF

2006 Kawasaki EX650

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

34,488 mi
Last recorded34,488 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Kawasaki EX65010,590 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX56 PLF
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX650
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc
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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 34,488 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 34,471 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 30,353 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 29,225 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2021 29,225 miles

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 28,974 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 28,160 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 27,067 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 25,610 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 25,610 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 24,394 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 24,368 miles

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

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 22,809 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 19,982 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 10,612 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 10,590 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 28 Jan 2012 10,532 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 28 Jan 2012 10,532 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 25 Jan 2011 7,931 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

front tyre slightly perished

front tyre unevenly worn

Fail 25 Jan 2011 7,931 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

front tyre slightly perished

front tyre unevenly worn

Pass 10 Feb 2010 4,038 miles

chain needs lubricating

How Reliable is the Kawasaki EX650?

Based on 1,347 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
960
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 12
Drive chain excessively loose 8
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 7
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6
Drive chain worn to excess 5
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GX56 PLF is a 2006 Kawasaki EX650 in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2006 Kawasaki EX650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 10,590 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 EX650 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX56 PLF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki EX650 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Kawasaki EX650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GX56 PLF is a 2006 Kawasaki EX650, first registered on 27 November 2006.

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