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LR02 FTA

2002 Kawasaki ER5

Green Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

33,480 mi
Last recorded33,480 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ER519,604 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR02 FTA
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2016 33,480 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 32,436 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2015 32,431 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2015 32,428 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 14,565 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 12,649 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 12,649 miles

Brake component is severely distorted (3.1.5)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Fail 3 Mar 2012 12,645 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear suspension component excessively corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front Brake component leaking fluid (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2010 12,549 miles

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)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 11,412 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 9,019 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 7,012 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 4,634 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 FTA is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5 in Green with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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