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RX06 OWB

2006 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

31,894 mi
Last recorded31,894 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Kawasaki ER516,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX06 OWB
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2022 31,894 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 31,894 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 29,692 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 29,688 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive chain has partially seized links (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 28,659 miles

forks rusted and weeping oil

Pass 11 Sep 2018 27,413 miles

Front brake pads worn low

Rear brake slight bind

Pass 24 Aug 2017 25,795 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. Upper part of fork stanchions (2.3.1)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged Stem has perishing cracks (4.1.2c)

Rear Rear suspension component slightly corroded. Springs and body of both twin shocks (2.4.A.1a)

Rear Rear suspension slightly corroded Swingarm showing signs of rust and corrosion (2.4.A.2d)

Rear Rear tyre has signs of perishing to the sidewall

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged Stem has perishing cracks (4.1.2c)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 24,467 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 22,850 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 22,838 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 13 Aug 2014 21,110 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 19,565 miles

drive chain tight

front brake pads worn

nearside front fork sill damp

Pass 24 Aug 2012 17,569 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 14,948 miles

front tyre worn

Pass 28 Aug 2010 11,959 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 9,317 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 9,297 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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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RX06 OWB is a 2006 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RX06 OWB, 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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RX06 OWB is a 2006 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 15 August 2006.

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