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MF52 MHA

2002 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

36,969 mi
Last recorded36,969 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ER519,604 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF52 MHA
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2015 36,969 miles

FRONT BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

REAR BRAKE GRABING SLIGHTLY

Fail 12 Sep 2015 36,969 miles

FRONT BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

REAR BRAKE GRABING SLIGHTLY

Pass 20 May 2013 35,989 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2012 35,283 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 35,283 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 35,186 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 35,171 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 34,320 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 20 Oct 2008 34,320 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 29,288 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 20,556 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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MF52 MHA is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MF52 MHA, 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 MF52 MHA registered?

MF52 MHA is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 8 November 2002.

Is MF52 MHA safe to buy?

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