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HJ02 VSZ

2002 Kawasaki ER5

Gold Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,593 mi
Last recorded45,593 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ER519,604 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ02 VSZ
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 45,593 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 45,591 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 45,195 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 44,849 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 44,267 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both tyres treads are de-formed (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 43,832 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 43,829 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 42,798 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 39,690 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 38,349 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 21,708 miles

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.

Pass 23 Mar 2012 18,750 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 14,838 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 14,188 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 14,188 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 11,285 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 5,571 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2007 4,697 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 4,115 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 4,109 miles

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.

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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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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HJ02 VSZ is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 6 June 2002.

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