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WK55 DFE

2005 Kawasaki ER6

Yellow Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

14,903 mi
Last recorded14,903 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki ER615,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK55 DFE
MakeKawasaki
ModelER6
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 14,903 miles

Central Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive Chain corroded (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre has a small cut but no ply or cords visible. Tyre has puncture repair plug. Tyre slightly cracked in tread grooves.

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Valve starting to crack/perish (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 20 Aug 2026 14,892 miles

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

Central Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive Chain corroded (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre has a small cut but no ply or cords visible. Tyre has puncture repair plug. Tyre slightly cracked in tread grooves.

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Valve starting to crack/perish (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 7 May 2025 11,662 miles

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

Front Nail in tyre

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear tyre has a cut

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2016 11,338 miles

Front Front brake slightly dragging

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

Rear Slight cut in rear tyre tread

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 2 Feb 2016 11,338 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Forks slightly twisted in clamp

Front Front brake slightly dragging

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

Handlebars bent

Rear Slight cut in rear tyre tread

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 10,873 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2012 10,670 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 17 Sep 2011 9,193 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 16 Sep 2011 9,193 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 4 May 2011 8,492 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 7,779 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 5,314 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 5,314 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ER6?

Based on 28,470 MOT tests across 2,580 vehicles.

85.9%
Pass Rate
979
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
2,580
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 288
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 133
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 96
Drive chain excessively loose 96
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 91
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WK55 DFE is a 2005 Kawasaki ER6 in Yellow with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2005 Kawasaki ER6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 15,354 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 ER6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 288 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WK55 DFE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ER6 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Kawasaki ER6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WK55 DFE registered?

WK55 DFE is a 2005 Kawasaki ER6, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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