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SP05 AYS

2005 Kawasaki ER5

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

6,310 mi
Last recorded6,310 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki ER519,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 AYS
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2015 6,310 miles

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

Rear tyre perished in tread grooves but remains servicable.

Fail 11 Mar 2015 6,310 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear tyre perishded between tread grooves. Cords not exposed, remains servicable.

Pass 18 Mar 2014 2,276 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 28,169 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2013 28,169 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 23,771 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 22,312 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 18,834 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 18,834 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2009 18,616 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 15,100 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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SP05 AYS is a 2005 Kawasaki ER5 in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SP05 AYS, 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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What year was SP05 AYS registered?

SP05 AYS is a 2005 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 18 May 2005.

Is SP05 AYS safe to buy?

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