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OY02 PXS

2002 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

55,345 mi
Last recorded55,345 miles
Recorded on22 May 2021
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ER519,604 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY02 PXS
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2021 55,345 miles

Central Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Forks slightly corroded Some rust spots and light misting of oil to stanchions. (2.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 53,962 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 53,959 miles

Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned less than 300mm apart (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 48,057 miles

Drive chain slightly loose Long travel on foot brake (6.2.1d)

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

Front tyre perished in treads

Pass 18 Aug 2016 40,911 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 34,996 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 20 Aug 2015 34,996 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working wire broken (1.5.1c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 22 Aug 2014 27,941 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 27,941 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 20,757 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

plug repair in rear tyre

Fail 4 Jul 2013 20,752 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 20,087 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 17 Jul 2012 20,087 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 18,137 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 6,251 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 13,460 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 10,121 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 10,121 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 8,922 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 7,852 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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OY02 PXS is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OY02 PXS, 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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OY02 PXS is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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