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NK05 UVS

2005 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,109 mi
Last recorded31,109 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki ER519,374 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK05 UVS
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 31,109 miles

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

Rear sprocket cush drive worn

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swingarm pivot has slight side to side free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2019 31,109 miles

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear sprocket cush drive worn

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swingarm pivot has slight side to side free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 31,094 miles

Front Tyre valve stem cracked

Rear Tyre valve stem cracked

Tyre wall showing slight signs of cracking with no ply or cord exposed

Fail 12 Jun 2018 31,093 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess Sprocket carrier bearing (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake lever pivot excessively tight (1.1.1 (a))

Rear Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure Brake drum bar locking device (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Road spring with an unsafe modification Suspension stays fully compressed under bikes weight (5.3.1 (d))

Front Tyre valve stem cracked

Rear Tyre valve stem cracked

Tyre wall showing slight signs of cracking with no ply or cord exposed

Pass 19 Jun 2017 30,599 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 30,599 miles

Central Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm Fit new tyre (4.1.3(ii))

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute fitted new flasher unit (1.5.1c)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 28,279 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 27,567 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 27,567 miles

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 25,429 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 21,854 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 18,275 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 15,271 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 15,271 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 9,856 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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NK05 UVS is a 2005 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Kawasaki ER5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 19,374 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 NK05 UVS, 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 21 years old, this Kawasaki ER5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NK05 UVS registered?

NK05 UVS is a 2005 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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