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RO52 THN

2002 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

46,305 mi
Last recorded46,305 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ER519,604 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO52 THN
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 46,305 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Damage in beam pattern formation area (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2018 46,285 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp insecure Securing bolt missing (4.1.1 (c))

Drive chain sprocket slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Damage in beam pattern formation area (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 45,028 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 45,028 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2016 43,662 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 40,047 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 29,758 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 37,028 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 37,028 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake lever is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

clucth cable /radiator damaged

Pass 13 Mar 2012 32,624 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 32,624 miles

Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

clocks insecure

cush drive worn

Pass 31 Mar 2011 30,832 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 30,831 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 30,014 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 28,240 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 26,680 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 26,665 miles

Front Brake cylinder severely corroded (3.2.B1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 24,968 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 22,927 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 22,927 miles

Rear Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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 THN 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 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 THN, 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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RO52 THN is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 26 October 2002.

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