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NU02 VUM

2002 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

27,678 mi
Last recorded27,678 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ER519,604 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU02 VUM
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 27,678 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 26,456 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 26,456 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 21,127 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 20,870 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2013 18,071 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 21 Sep 2013 18,071 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 16,547 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 15,162 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 10,936 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 8,171 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 8,166 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 6,660 miles

Rear Brake component is slightly distorted (3.1.5)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 5,264 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 5,264 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Motorcycle structure cracked (6.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 2,948 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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NU02 VUM is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NU02 VUM, 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 NU02 VUM registered?

NU02 VUM is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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