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LV02 LZJ

2002 Kawasaki ER5

Green Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,959 mi
Last recorded23,959 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ER519,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV02 LZJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 23,959 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 23,958 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 22,657 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 27,924 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 27,876 miles

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

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

chain rusted

front brake travel slightly high

fuel tank badly damaged but not leaking

Fail 30 May 2012 27,840 miles

Front Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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

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

chain rusted

front brake travel slightly high

fuel tank badly damaged but not leaking

Pass 23 Feb 2011 23,095 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 14,072 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 14,062 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 13,508 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 13,508 miles

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

Registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 10,762 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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LV02 LZJ is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5 in Green with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LV02 LZJ, 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 LV02 LZJ registered?

LV02 LZJ is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 3 April 2002.

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