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LR02 FSX

2002 Kawasaki ER5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

50,855 mi
Last recorded50,855 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ER519,604 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR02 FSX
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 50,855 miles

Front Tyre is perished around bead rim

Rear Tyre is perished around bead rim

Fail 19 Jun 2019 50,854 miles

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

Front Tyre is perished around bead rim

Rear Tyre is perished around bead rim

Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 50,852 miles

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

Front Tyre is perished around bead rim

Rear Tyre is perished around bead rim

Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 50,153 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2018 50,130 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Slight Cracking On Sidewall

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

Pass 15 May 2017 46,117 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 46,102 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey blowing at joint , (7.1.1b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 18 May 2016 42,927 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 42,889 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Front Brake lever attachment screws missing Adjuster cam missing (3.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2015 40,857 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 40,061 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 39,885 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 39,876 miles

Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 35,854 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2011 35,834 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 30,794 miles

speedo backlight not working

Pass 3 Sep 2008 21,951 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 14,660 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 8,049 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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LR02 FSX is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LR02 FSX, 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 LR02 FSX registered?

LR02 FSX is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 3 July 2002.

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