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SA02 VCV

2002 Kawasaki ER5

Green Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

53,070 mi
Last recorded53,070 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ER519,604 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA02 VCV
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 53,070 miles

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))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 53,070 miles

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))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 52,409 miles

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))

Fail 16 Jun 2023 52,409 miles

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))

Pass 21 May 2013 52,271 miles

rear tyre cracking

Fail 21 May 2013 52,271 miles

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

rear tyre cracking

Fail 7 May 2013 52,256 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jun 2012 50,693 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2012 50,693 miles

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)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 48,611 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2011 48,580 miles

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))

Pass 23 Mar 2010 48,283 miles

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)

Pass 12 Nov 2008
Pass 17 Apr 2007 47,207 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 47,181 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 45,375 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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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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