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WX55 BZB

2005 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

26,353 mi
Last recorded26,353 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki ER519,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX55 BZB
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2021 26,353 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 25,864 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 25,864 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 25,444 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 25,444 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 24,869 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

no front mudguard fitted at time of test

no rear mudguard fitted at time of test

Fail 12 Dec 2017 24,869 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

no front mudguard fitted at time of test

no rear mudguard fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Nov 2016 24,186 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 24,182 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 24,134 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 24,134 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 21,551 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 21,551 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 19,119 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 17,933 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 15,711 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 15,672 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 14,003 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 11,831 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

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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WX55 BZB 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 68.4%.

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 WX55 BZB, 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 WX55 BZB registered?

WX55 BZB is a 2005 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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