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LK06 BXN

2006 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

48,008 mi
Last recorded48,008 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Kawasaki ER516,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK06 BXN
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 48,008 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2025 48,008 miles

Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2024 46,416 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 45,832 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion present on rear swing arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 45,829 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 44,327 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 43,353 miles

Drive chain slightly tight links need lubricating (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 42,144 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied front brake lever (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 42,144 miles

Handlebar excessively deformed (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Footrest insecure pillion footrest points down (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Wheel fixing missing (multiple fixings) split pin missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2018 40,159 miles

poor front fork rebound

slight front brake bind

slight rear brake bind

Pass 24 May 2017 39,398 miles

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

Rear brake pedal slight stiff in operation

Fail 24 May 2017 39,398 miles

Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.4.A.2b)

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

Rear brake pedal slight stiff in operation

Pass 10 May 2016 38,246 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 38,246 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1307017 (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2015 36,388 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 32,871 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 29,645 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 27,936 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 25,362 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 25,362 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 17,105 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 17,105 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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LK06 BXN is a 2006 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LK06 BXN, 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 LK06 BXN registered?

LK06 BXN is a 2006 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 9 March 2006.

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