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SP56 CUV

2006 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

59,166 mi
Last recorded59,166 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Kawasaki ER516,017 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP56 CUV
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 59,166 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 58,295 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 57,431 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 56,581 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 55,011 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 52,760 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 52,738 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 51,660 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 50,374 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 16,531 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 16,531 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2016 15,757 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 14,551 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 14,318 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 14,926 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 10,200 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 9,750 miles

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

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 CUV is a 2006 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 CUV, 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 CUV registered?

SP56 CUV is a 2006 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 October 2006.

Is SP56 CUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP56 CUV shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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