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OY52 RYT

2002 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,963 mi
Last recorded48,963 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ER519,604 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY52 RYT
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 48,963 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 48,202 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 48,202 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 39,886 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 36,882 miles

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

after market silencer fitted slightly noisy

head stock bearings slightly notchy

rear shoxs worn

Pass 16 May 2017 34,545 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 34,530 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 19 May 2016 33,133 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 33,133 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2015 32,124 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake At End Of Adjustment

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2015 32,124 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Brake At End Of Adjustment

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 29 May 2014 28,812 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 28,758 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 28,327 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 28,412 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 26,841 miles

clutch lever pivot worn

Fail 2 May 2009 25,339 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 2 May 2009 25,339 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 19,305 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 15,880 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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OY52 RYT is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OY52 RYT, 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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OY52 RYT is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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