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Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Front Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swinging arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Stop lamp not working on hand control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swinging arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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 Number Plate
Rear Shocks Damping
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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 Number Plate
Rear Shocks Damping
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Rear Plate
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Stand centre
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Plate
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Stand centre
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)
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KC51 LZJ is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 KC51 LZJ, 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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KC51 LZJ is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 March 2002.
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