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YJ06 BZY

2006 Kawasaki ER5

Gold Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

19,743 mi
Last recorded19,743 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Kawasaki ER516,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ06 BZY
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 19,743 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases repaired at test (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front front mudgard cracled , repaired at test

Central Front head bearings slight rufness with wheel raised,

Fail 10 Aug 2018 19,743 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases repaired at test (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure replaced at test (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Front front mudgard cracled , repaired at test

Central Front head bearings slight rufness with wheel raised,

Central Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed replaced before test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 18,781 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 18,773 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Jul 2016 17,530 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 15,992 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 14,464 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 12,860 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 12,831 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to maladjustment (3.2.A1i)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 11,314 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 9,767 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 8,218 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 16 Sep 2009 6,786 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 6,786 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 5,114 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly out

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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YJ06 BZY is a 2006 Kawasaki ER5 in Gold with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YJ06 BZY, 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 YJ06 BZY registered?

YJ06 BZY is a 2006 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 7 April 2006.

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The MOT history for YJ06 BZY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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