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SN05 MUP

2005 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

21,235 mi
Last recorded21,235 miles
Recorded on16 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki ER519,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN05 MUP
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2022 21,235 miles

Rear Brake lever long travel.

Rear Footrest slightly loose Offside & rear (6.2.12 (a))

Fail 12 May 2022 21,235 miles

Front Wheel spindle or securing nut(s) so insecure that wheel security or steering control is adversely affected (5.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake lever long travel.

Rear Footrest slightly loose Offside & rear (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 6 May 2021 20,976 miles

Rear Footrest slightly loose Offside & nearside (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Swinging arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2021 20,970 miles

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

Drive chain sprocket excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Footrest slightly loose Offside & nearside (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Swinging arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 20,723 miles

drive chain slack

rear swinging arm showing surface corossion

Fail 6 Apr 2019 20,723 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

drive chain slack

rear swinging arm showing surface corossion

Pass 26 Apr 2018 20,433 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 19,882 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 19,871 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Footrest missing offside & nearside rear (6.2.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

rear brake pedal little reserve travel

Pass 24 Jul 2015 18,599 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2015 18,579 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 16,097 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 15,137 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 14,070 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 13,915 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 10,540 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 29 May 2009 3,652 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 1,639 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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SN05 MUP is a 2005 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SN05 MUP, 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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SN05 MUP is a 2005 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 26 June 2005.

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