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WU54 BFE

2005 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

38,172 mi
Last recorded38,172 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki ER519,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU54 BFE
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2022 38,172 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 37,148 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 37,148 miles

Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 36,508 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 36,505 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Headlamp insecure securing bolt loose (4.1.1 (c))

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected throttle not returning to stop (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front front tyre valve perished

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear valve perished

Pass 4 Apr 2018 35,760 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 19,780 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 32,819 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 30,329 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 30,329 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 27,764 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 27,170 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 22,418 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2010 22,418 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 18,414 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 12,041 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 8,634 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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WU54 BFE is a 2005 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WU54 BFE, 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 WU54 BFE registered?

WU54 BFE is a 2005 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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