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RO52 NKX

2002 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

32,044 mi
Last recorded32,044 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ER519,604 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO52 NKX
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2024 32,044 miles

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

Offside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 27,200 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 26,839 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 25,394 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2018 25,394 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2017 23,300 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 19,948 miles

Clock changed by owner

Pass 26 May 2015 37,363 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 37,363 miles

Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 33,654 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 32,569 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 32,467 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 26,887 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 26,887 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))

Fail 6 Apr 2009 26,734 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 23,527 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 23,527 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2007 19,975 miles

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

tyre pressures low

Pass 6 Jan 2006 15,865 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 15,798 miles

Front Front suspension assembly component excessively misaligned (2.3.1)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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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RO52 NKX 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 65%.

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 RO52 NKX, 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 RO52 NKX registered?

RO52 NKX is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 19 October 2002.

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