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WK56 DDE

2006 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

26,762 mi
Last recorded26,762 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Kawasaki ER516,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK56 DDE
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2024 26,762 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Rear torsion arm has surface corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 26,746 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Swigingarm has surface corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Main frame has areas of surface corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Exhaust flanges have surface corrosion

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak at header flange. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Exhaust flanges have surface corrosion.

Offside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened Torsion arm has surface corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2022 26,746 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Swigingarm has surface corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Main frame has areas of surface corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Exhaust flanges have surface corrosion

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak at header flange. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust flanges have surface corrosion.

Offside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened Torsion arm has surface corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 26,416 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 26,416 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2020 26,351 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 26,132 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 24,680 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 23,807 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 22,832 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 22,832 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2014 21,609 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 21,609 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 19,242 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 19,239 miles

Brake pedal is inoperative (3.1.3c)

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 15,930 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 13,336 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 17 Nov 2010 13,336 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 10,842 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2009 10,842 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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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WK56 DDE is a 2006 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WK56 DDE, 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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WK56 DDE is a 2006 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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