MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
53,070 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Main frame corroded throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect Stiff (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Swingarm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake component insecure Brake pad pin insecure because retaining 'R' clip missing and pin not threaded (1.1.21 (c))
Front Brake disc contaminated 'Squeeks' loudly on roller tester (1.1.14 (b))
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))
Drive chain horseshoe locking device likely to become detached Pushes off easily by hand (6.1.7 (j) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Main frame corroded throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect Stiff (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Swingarm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Headlight masked
Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear suspension stiff
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Headlight masked
Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear suspension stiff
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
rear tyre cracking
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
rear tyre cracking
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) DANGEROUS
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1) DANGEROUS
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1) DANGEROUS
Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Nearside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
Offside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Offside Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Offside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki ER5?
Based on 65,763 MOT tests across 6,087 vehicles.
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SA02 VCV is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5 in Green with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 SA02 VCV, 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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SA02 VCV is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 March 2002.
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