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YN56 KZA

2006 Kawasaki ER5

Green Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

36,107 mi
Last recorded36,107 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Kawasaki ER516,017 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN56 KZA
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2021 36,107 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 35,985 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to not been able to turn front wheel (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Footrest slightly loose All (6.2.12 (a))

Front Could not test front wheel bearing due to brake been siezed on

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame and swinging arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear kush drive has play

Pass 25 Feb 2020 33,444 miles

Clutch not returning fully

Footrest slightly loose All (6.2.12 (a))

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

Rear Kush drive has play

Fail 12 Feb 2020 33,381 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Clutch not returning fully

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

Footrest slightly loose All (6.2.12 (a))

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

Rear Kush drive has play

Pass 8 Oct 2018 27,642 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Mudguard insecure Split ()

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2018 27,577 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Mudguard insecure Split ()

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2018 27,430 miles

Front Wheel fixing loose (multiple fixings) front spindle (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel fixing missing (multiple fixings) split pin missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear sprocket carrier free play

Pass 22 Mar 2017 23,942 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 23,897 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (1.5.1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables (2.1.2c)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 20,170 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 18,675 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 17,385 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 13,797 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2011 9,710 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 9,710 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 7,312 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 5,867 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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YN56 KZA is a 2006 Kawasaki ER5 in Green with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YN56 KZA, 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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YN56 KZA is a 2006 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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