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NL02 NVA

2002 Kawasaki ER5

Yellow Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

11,241 mi
Last recorded11,241 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ER519,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL02 NVA
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 11,241 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 11,237 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 11,146 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 8,861 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 6,481 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2017 6,481 miles

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

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 19 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 49,223 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 45,076 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 16 Jul 2012 40,093 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 37,530 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 36,997 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 36,426 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 10 Jun 2009 36,426 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 34,401 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 33,895 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 33,895 miles

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 33,894 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 3 Mar 2006 33,894 miles

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

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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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NL02 NVA is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5 in Yellow with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NL02 NVA, 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 NL02 NVA registered?

NL02 NVA is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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