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KU02 OUH

2002 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

40,542 mi
Last recorded40,542 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ER519,604 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU02 OUH
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 May 2024 40,542 miles

Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

overspray on frame inspecion limited

slight misfire

Fail 20 May 2024 40,536 miles

Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

overspray on frame inspecion limited

slight misfire

Pass 31 Mar 2023 38,899 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Mar 2023 38,899 miles

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Rear tyre perishing

Rear Rear tyre perishing

Pass 23 Mar 2022 38,174 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 37,600 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 37,597 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 35,837 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 35,825 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))

Front Wheel spindle or securing nut(s) so insecure that wheel security or steering control is adversely affected (5.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2018 33,208 miles

Central Front Headlight Mask fitted at Time of Test

Central Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2017 31,428 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 28,785 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 28,768 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2008 28,757 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 28,757 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2007 26,625 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 21,178 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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KU02 OUH 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 64.7%.

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 KU02 OUH, 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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KU02 OUH is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 9 May 2002.

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