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YJ05 PNZ

2005 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

27,460 mi
Last recorded27,460 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki ER519,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ05 PNZ
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 27,460 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 27,435 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 23,754 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front tyre slightly perishing/ cracking

Pass 26 May 2016 21,873 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 20,344 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 20,344 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 18,912 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 18,043 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

brake lever end broken

drive chain in poor condition

front indicators secured by tape

slight oil leak from side casing

Fail 21 Aug 2012 18,043 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

brake lever end broken

drive chain in poor condition

front indicators secured by tape

slight oil leak from side casing

Pass 9 Aug 2011 15,988 miles

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

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2011 15,988 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

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

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2010 12,891 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 8,203 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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YJ05 PNZ is a 2005 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YJ05 PNZ, 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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YJ05 PNZ is a 2005 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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