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RX05 YHS

2005 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

29,281 mi
Last recorded29,281 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki ER519,374 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 YHS
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 29,281 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 29,821 miles

Offside Rear Footrest insecure LOCKING CIRCLIP MISSING (6.2.1a)

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 22 Aug 2015 22,441 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 22,441 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2014 21,062 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2014 21,062 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 14,774 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 18 Oct 2013 14,774 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 10,746 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 7,745 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

rear tyre has cuts in the tread that do not expose the ply or cord

Pass 23 Sep 2010 4,810 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 2,588 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 750 miles

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

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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RX05 YHS is a 2005 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2005 Kawasaki ER5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 19,374 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 RX05 YHS, 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 21 years old, this Kawasaki ER5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RX05 YHS registered?

RX05 YHS is a 2005 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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