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LK04 GUH

2004 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,633 mi
Last recorded80,633 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki ER518,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK04 GUH
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 80,633 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 80,633 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 78,682 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 77,729 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 74,876 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 29 May 2014 72,361 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 68,604 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 61,628 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 60,292 miles

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

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 17 May 2011 60,292 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 60,292 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2010 53,503 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 42,250 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 21,873 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 2 Apr 2007 16,647 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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LK04 GUH is a 2004 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 LK04 GUH, 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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LK04 GUH is a 2004 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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