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KE53 NRO

2004 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

51,514 mi
Last recorded51,514 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki ER518,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 NRO
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 51,514 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 51,514 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 49,734 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 46,944 miles

rear tyre cracking

Pass 17 Dec 2013 46,613 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 42,701 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 27,166 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 22,819 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 22,814 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 13,727 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 2,156 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 1,934 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 1,560 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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KE53 NRO is a 2004 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2004 Kawasaki ER5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 18,240 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 KE53 NRO, 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 22 years old, this Kawasaki ER5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KE53 NRO registered?

KE53 NRO is a 2004 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 7 January 2004.

Is KE53 NRO safe to buy?

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