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WX55 FVJ

2005 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,926 mi
Last recorded36,926 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki ER519,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX55 FVJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 36,926 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2024 36,926 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 36,490 miles

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

Gear selector has excessive play on shaft

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Play in bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 35,595 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 35,595 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 34,284 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 110/70/17 conti go (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 130/70/17 conti go (5.2.3 (e))

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

slight play in cush drive rubbers/bearing

Pass 16 Apr 2019 31,942 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 31,006 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 29,224 miles

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

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2016 27,625 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2015 26,690 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 26,681 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2014 25,247 miles

rear tyre is close to wear limit

small amount of run out on rear brake drum.

Pass 13 May 2013 24,241 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 23,011 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 21,901 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 21,901 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

front tyre nearly at wear limit.

Pass 1 Mar 2010 21,026 miles

front / rear tyres getting close to wear limit.

front brake pads nearly at wear limit.

Fail 16 Feb 2010 21,026 miles

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

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

front brake pads nearly at wear limit.

front side light not working.

rear suspension movement has slight stifness of operation.

Pass 23 Aug 2008 17,573 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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WX55 FVJ is a 2005 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FVJ, 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 FVJ registered?

WX55 FVJ is a 2005 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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