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PK02 WKX

2002 Kawasaki ER5

Gold Petrol 493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

29,668 mi
Last recorded29,668 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ER519,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK02 WKX
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine493cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 29,668 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 29,668 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 26,966 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

front tyre valve slightly cracked

Pass 1 Jul 2022 24,817 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 21,127 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2019 19,935 miles

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 19,461 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 15,861 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 15,861 miles

Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride split pin (6.2.1h)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 15,620 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 15,451 miles

Front side light inoperative .

Pass 30 Sep 2013 13,548 miles

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

Rear brake binding slightly .

Pass 20 Mar 2012 13,072 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 12,320 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 12,186 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 12,186 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 11,937 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 11,573 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 9,793 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 8,552 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 8,199 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 7,437 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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PK02 WKX is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5 in Gold with a 493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PK02 WKX, 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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PK02 WKX is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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