MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
45,593 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both tyres treads are de-formed (5.2.3 (e))
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess bearing has broken up (6.2.1e)
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear rear brake drum badly distorted
head light unit loose
rear brake pedal has a lot of travel before brake works
The front tyre has 3mm and the rear 2mm of tread depth.
The headlamp glass is is not fully secure.
The headlamp is emmitting a slight green colour.
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
has a cut to side wall of front tyre less then 25 mm
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
has a cut to side wall of front tyre less then 25 mm
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)
front tyre perished
front tyre unevenly worn
headlight cracked
headlight pattern weak
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))
advise + front brake pads wearing low
advise + front tyre wearing low and badly perished
advise + rear tyre side walls are badly perished
How Reliable is the Kawasaki ER5?
Based on 65,763 MOT tests across 6,087 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HJ02 VSZ is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5 in Gold with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 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 HJ02 VSZ, 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 HJ02 VSZ registered?
HJ02 VSZ is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 6 June 2002.
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