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OE02 PZM

2002 Kawasaki ER5

Gold Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

37,623 mi
Last recorded37,623 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ER519,604 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE02 PZM
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2022 37,623 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 37,552 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 37,503 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 37,503 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 34,484 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 34,484 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 May 2017 31,380 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 27,878 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 24,130 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 19,610 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 17,464 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 17,004 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 16,005 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 14,552 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 11,849 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 11,849 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 8,156 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 4,374 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 4,266 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2005 3,917 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2005 3,917 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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OE02 PZM is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5 in Gold with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 OE02 PZM, 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 OE02 PZM registered?

OE02 PZM is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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