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KM02 DYO

2002 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

31,813 mi
Last recorded31,813 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ER519,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM02 DYO
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 31,813 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 31,813 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2018 31,813 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 28,333 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. swing arm (2.4.A.1a)

offside fork dust seal perished

Pass 19 Aug 2016 26,587 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 24,279 miles

Nearside Rear Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 23,764 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 22,927 miles

Upper Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 20,631 miles

Front Upper Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 18,350 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 16,234 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 12,995 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 10,363 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 9,235 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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KM02 DYO is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 KM02 DYO, 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 KM02 DYO registered?

KM02 DYO is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 15 June 2002.

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