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LV52 SJX

2002 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,175 mi
Last recorded36,175 miles
Recorded on26 May 2021
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ER519,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV52 SJX
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2021 36,175 miles

Beam deflector fitted.

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Fail 21 May 2021 36,172 miles

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

Beam deflector fitted.

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 33,143 miles

Beam deflector fitted.

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Ignition barrel slightly lose.

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 30,871 miles

Front forks twisted in yokes.

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

Fail 16 Mar 2019 30,871 miles

Front forks twisted in yokes.

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

Rear Wheel spindle or securing nut(s) so insecure that wheel security or steering control is adversely affected (5.2.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 29,119 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive bearing (6.2.1e)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front suspension has slight distortion affecting wheel allignment (2.3.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear car type long tyre valve fitted

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

ignition barrel loose

Fail 14 Mar 2018 29,115 miles

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive bearing (6.2.1e)

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

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front suspension has slight distortion affecting wheel allignment (2.3.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear car type long tyre valve fitted

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

ignition barrel loose

Pass 20 Mar 2017 27,701 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 27,371 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 27,371 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.7.3c)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 23,111 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 31 May 2014 22,602 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 21,694 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 20,170 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 18,328 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 16,106 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 15,269 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2007 15,073 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 28 Apr 2007 15,073 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 11 Apr 2006 14,349 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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LV52 SJX is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LV52 SJX, 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 LV52 SJX registered?

LV52 SJX is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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