MOT Status
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51,942 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Central Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Central Rear Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced swinging arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Central Front rear brake fluctuion
Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
exhaust leeking from rear box
clocks don't light up
no front position lamp fitted at time of test
Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)
Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
clocks don't light up
no front position lamp fitted at time of test
slight dampness at front fork seals
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
slight dampness at front fork seals
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Swingarm, Torque arm and Rear shock mounts badly rusted
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Swingarm, Torque arm and Rear shock mounts badly rusted
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki ER5?
Based on 65,763 MOT tests across 6,087 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HJ52 OTS is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 HJ52 OTS, 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 HJ52 OTS registered?
HJ52 OTS is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 3 October 2002.
Is HJ52 OTS safe to buy?
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