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SL02 CCY

2002 Kawasaki ER5

Grey Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

31,945 mi
Last recorded31,945 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ER519,604 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL02 CCY
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 31,945 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2024 31,918 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 30,689 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 30,546 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 30,541 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 29,354 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2018 29,354 miles

Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 29,119 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 28,039 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 27,992 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 27,971 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Direction indicators not working all (1.5.1c)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 26,957 miles

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 25 May 2013 26,183 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 24,412 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 24,412 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 22,496 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 20,867 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 20,577 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 20,116 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 19,818 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 19,469 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 19,469 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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SL02 CCY is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5 in Grey with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 SL02 CCY, 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 CCY is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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