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SP56 CTV

2006 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

17,728 mi
Last recorded17,728 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Kawasaki ER516,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP56 CTV
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 17,728 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2025 17,728 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 May 2024 17,579 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 17,295 miles

Central Front front tyre cracking,no cords exposed

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 16,017 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 14,435 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 13,570 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 12,494 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 11,468 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 11,464 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 10,017 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 10,017 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 9,577 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 9,558 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 9,545 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 9,444 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 9,444 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 9,320 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 9,295 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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SP56 CTV is a 2006 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SP56 CTV, 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 SP56 CTV registered?

SP56 CTV is a 2006 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 6 September 2006.

Is SP56 CTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP56 CTV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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