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JFR 41L

2002 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

22,490 mi
Last recorded22,490 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ER519,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFR 41L
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 22,490 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 21,995 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive Cushdrive worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 21,230 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 21,230 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released Control (1.3.1e)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 20,725 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 20,410 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 24 Jun 2013 19,935 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nail in rear tyre

slight play in rear cush drive

Pass 19 Jun 2012 18,885 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

n/s mirror head slack

Fail 19 Jun 2012 18,885 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

n/s mirror head slack

Pass 29 Jun 2011 17,619 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

front tyre is soft

Fail 28 Jun 2011 17,619 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

front tyre is soft

Pass 25 Jun 2010 14,505 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 13,008 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 12,234 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 11,449 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 11,449 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 9,827 miles

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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JFR 41L is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 JFR 41L, 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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JFR 41L is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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