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WX05 VPZ

2005 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

47,499 mi
Last recorded47,499 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki ER519,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX05 VPZ
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 47,499 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2020 47,499 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 46,934 miles

After market silencer fitted, with a baffle.

Stiffness in rear suspension operation.

Pass 4 Oct 2018 46,664 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 46,662 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 45,717 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 44,016 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 43,234 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 41,399 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 9 Apr 2014 40,909 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Lower Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 40,909 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 40,204 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 40,204 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 39,342 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 36,524 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 31,295 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 25,517 miles

Centre Front Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Centre Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 3 May 2008 17,506 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 17,506 miles

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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WX05 VPZ is a 2005 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WX05 VPZ, 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 WX05 VPZ registered?

WX05 VPZ is a 2005 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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