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SL02 BKG

2002 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

42,045 mi
Last recorded42,045 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ER519,604 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL02 BKG
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 42,045 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

LONG TRAVEL IN FRONT BRAKE LEVER

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 7 May 2015 31,122 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 5 May 2015 31,122 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 29,973 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 26,673 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 23,911 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 20,465 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 18,657 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 18,657 miles

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

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 16,887 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 16,825 miles

Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Inner Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 9,988 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 7,007 miles

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

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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SL02 BKG is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SL02 BKG, 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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SL02 BKG is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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