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KE56 GWL

2006 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

10,908 mi
Last recorded10,908 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Kawasaki ER516,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE56 GWL
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 10,908 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 10,621 miles

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

Offside Front indicator loose but secure

locking device missing on drum brake support bracket

Fail 15 Jul 2020 10,621 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released control 2 (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front indicator loose but secure

locking device missing on drum brake support bracket

Pass 4 Jun 2019 10,465 miles

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

front and rear tyre valves perished

Fail 4 Jun 2019 10,465 miles

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front and rear tyre valves perished

Pass 11 Apr 2018 9,891 miles

front and rear tyre valves perished

Fail 9 Apr 2018 9,891 miles

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

front and rear tyre valves perished

Pass 3 Apr 2017 8,736 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 7,884 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 7,865 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 7,612 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 6,061 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 4,436 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 4,101 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 3,971 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 GWL is a 2006 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue 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 KE56 GWL, 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 KE56 GWL registered?

KE56 GWL is a 2006 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 9 November 2006.

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