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EO02 TUV

2002 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

15,960 mi
Last recorded15,960 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ER519,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO02 TUV
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 15,960 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 15,951 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2020 15,951 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 15,915 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Frame and Rear Swing Arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear perished

Pass 21 Sep 2018 15,910 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 15,907 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 15,482 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 15,810 miles

FRONT FORKS SLIGHTLY PITTED

Pass 18 Sep 2014 15,527 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Offside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 15,527 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Offside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 14,929 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2012 14,576 miles

Nearside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Offside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 13,917 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 13,622 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 11,538 miles

front tyre side walls perrished (but not to the ply)

nail in centre of rear tyre

slash across rear tyre (but not to the ply)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 8,864 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 8,091 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 5,396 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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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EO02 TUV is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2002 Kawasaki ER5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 19,604 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 EO02 TUV, 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 24 years old, this Kawasaki ER5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EO02 TUV registered?

EO02 TUV is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 6 July 2002.

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