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RA51 VUX

2002 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

38,372 mi
Last recorded38,372 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ER519,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 VUX
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 38,372 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 36,789 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 36,789 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2017 34,112 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 33,793 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 26,129 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 25,563 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 25,563 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 24,360 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 23,630 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 20,905 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 20,898 miles

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 14,794 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 9,636 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2009 9,636 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 7,937 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 6,721 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 5,994 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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RA51 VUX is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 RA51 VUX, 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 RA51 VUX registered?

RA51 VUX is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 12 January 2002.

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