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HV02 WKT

2002 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

37,993 mi
Last recorded37,993 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ER519,604 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV02 WKT
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2014 37,993 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 37,993 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2013 34,329 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 26 Oct 2013 34,329 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 29,873 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 17 Oct 2012 29,873 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 23,853 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 8 Sep 2011 23,853 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 14,861 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 14,642 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 14,642 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 11,409 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 9,338 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 9,338 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

rear brake noisey

rear brake test indicates slight run out to rear brake

Pass 4 Mar 2006 6,005 miles

front tyre uneven wear

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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HV02 WKT is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HV02 WKT, 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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HV02 WKT is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 April 2002.

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