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WA56 FCM

2006 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

17,731 mi
Last recorded17,731 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Kawasaki ER516,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA56 FCM
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 17,731 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 15,828 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 14,053 miles

Front Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 13,963 miles

FRONT MUDGUARD SPLIT

Pass 12 Nov 2019 13,854 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 13,854 miles

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

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 13,183 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

chain rusty

Fail 17 Apr 2018 13,182 miles

Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

chain rusty

Pass 18 Apr 2017 12,331 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 12,331 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 11,132 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 10,536 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2014 9,312 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

front tyre out of shape

rear brake noisey on aplication

Pass 27 Aug 2013 8,033 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nail in rear tyre

rear brake noisey on aplication

Pass 22 Aug 2012 6,816 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 6,816 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 5,671 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2010 4,592 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2009 3,370 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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WA56 FCM 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 78.9%.

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 WA56 FCM, 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 WA56 FCM registered?

WA56 FCM is a 2006 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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