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LY02 OPT

2002 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

13,448 mi
Last recorded13,448 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ER519,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY02 OPT
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2014 13,448 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 13,175 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 13,161 miles

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

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

rear brake pedal has to much travel before brakes are apllied indicating worn brake shoes

Fail 12 Mar 2008 12,412 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 12,412 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 12,056 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 6,851 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 OPT is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OPT, 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 LY02 OPT registered?

LY02 OPT is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 6 July 2002.

Is LY02 OPT safe to buy?

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