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WX04 BWD

2004 Kawasaki ER5

Yellow Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,536 mi
Last recorded21,536 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki ER518,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX04 BWD
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 21,536 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive boederline (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 21,536 miles

Handlebar excessively deformed (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect lack of travel stiff (5.3.2 (b))

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive boederline (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 21,536 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2017 21,536 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 16,955 miles

Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 16,955 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.3.3a)

Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 14,867 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 14,177 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 13,366 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 12,318 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 11,048 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 11,048 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 10,177 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 9,015 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 6,497 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 4,015 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

rear number plate loose

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 BWD is a 2004 Kawasaki ER5 in Yellow with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BWD, 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 BWD registered?

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

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