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KE56 DNX

2006 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

51,629 mi
Last recorded51,629 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 Kawasaki ER516,017 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE56 DNX
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 51,629 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 44,488 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive cush drive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 44,488 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive cush drive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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 9 Oct 2014 34,208 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 9 Oct 2014 34,208 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 26,341 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 24 Oct 2013 26,301 miles

Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to maladjustment (3.2.A1i)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 19,528 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 19,213 miles

Nearside Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 14 Oct 2010 19,213 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 17,999 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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KE56 DNX is a 2006 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KE56 DNX, 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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KE56 DNX is a 2006 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 3 October 2006.

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