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LR02 FTY

2002 Kawasaki ER5

Green Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

30,440 mi
Last recorded30,440 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ER519,604 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR02 FTY
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2023 30,440 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2023 30,435 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2022 24,446 miles

Drive chain slightly tight links (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear tyre perishing

front brake hose insecure

front fork dust covers in very poor condition

Fail 4 May 2022 24,446 miles

Drive chain slightly tight links (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear tyre perishing

front brake hose insecure

front fork dust covers in very poor condition

Pass 21 Apr 2020 24,196 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 21 Apr 2020 24,196 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 22,457 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 22,454 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 20,238 miles

Front tyre perishing

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 19,249 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 18,818 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2016 18,806 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies control 1 (front brake) (1.3.1a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies control 2 (foot brake) (1.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 18,119 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 16,616 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 14,472 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 7,672 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

handlebars bent

Fail 15 Oct 2010 7,409 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 7,409 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 6,051 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 6,040 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 6,040 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 4,057 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 3,971 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 FTY is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5 in Green with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FTY, 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 FTY registered?

LR02 FTY is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 16 July 2002.

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