MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
34,975 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear tyre has cracks
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)
Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Rear Brake lever lightly rubbing (3.2.A1a)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
drive chain dry
Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki ER5?
Based on 65,763 MOT tests across 6,087 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OU51 KVW is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5 in Gold with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 OU51 KVW, 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 OU51 KVW registered?
OU51 KVW is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 18 January 2002.
Is OU51 KVW safe to buy?
The MOT history for OU51 KVW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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