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KL02 DCY

2002 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

28,887 mi
Last recorded28,887 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ER519,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL02 DCY
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 28,887 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 28,887 miles

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 28,865 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 28,865 miles

Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 28,561 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 28,346 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 28,217 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2019 28,217 miles

Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 27,866 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 27,866 miles

Front Wheel hub worn to the extent that wheel security is adversely affected WHEEL BEARINGS BADLY WORN (5.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2017 27,405 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 26,165 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 24,572 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 24,488 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 22,163 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 22,163 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 19,786 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 19,786 miles

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 17,500 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 16,206 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 14,221 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 13,008 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 12,120 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 11,506 miles

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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KL02 DCY is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 KL02 DCY, 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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What year was KL02 DCY registered?

KL02 DCY is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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