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HT02 AYF

2002 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,321 mi
Last recorded18,321 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ER519,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT02 AYF
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 18,321 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 18,278 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 16,411 miles

Drive chain rivet link, one rivet split

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

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2023 16,400 miles

Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Wrong direction (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Both shocks (5.3.2 (c))

Drive chain rivet link, one rivet split

Front Brake binding but not excessively Pad slightly bent (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 14,677 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 14,258 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 14,200 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 14,200 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 14,196 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 14,128 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 14,128 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 13,644 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 13,228 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 11,650 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 9,358 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

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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HT02 AYF is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 HT02 AYF, 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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HT02 AYF is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 8 August 2002.

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