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LY02 NRE

2002 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,790 mi
Last recorded40,790 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ER519,604 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY02 NRE
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 40,790 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 34,722 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 27,735 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 21,745 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 21,745 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 19,766 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 19,766 miles

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 17,883 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 17,883 miles

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2013 15,650 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 15,650 miles

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 13,888 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 13,888 miles

Front Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 10 Oct 2011 12,080 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 10,790 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 9,651 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 8,409 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 7,319 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 6,151 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 5,024 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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LY02 NRE 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 LY02 NRE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY02 NRE registered?

LY02 NRE is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 15 August 2002.

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