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WX04 BWC

2004 Kawasaki ER5

Yellow Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

19,740 mi
Last recorded19,740 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki ER518,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX04 BWC
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 19,740 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

oil filter rusty

Fail 8 Sep 2016 19,740 miles

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 19,691 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 18,944 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 18,224 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 18,224 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 17,046 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 17,046 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 14,615 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 13,457 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 11,816 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 9,023 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 8,945 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 6,340 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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WX04 BWC is a 2004 Kawasaki ER5 in Yellow with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2004 Kawasaki ER5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 18,240 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 WX04 BWC, 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 22 years old, this Kawasaki ER5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WX04 BWC registered?

WX04 BWC is a 2004 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 19 April 2004.

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