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YJ55 WZY

2005 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

27,155 mi
Last recorded27,155 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki ER519,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ55 WZY
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 27,155 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2023 27,125 miles

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

Lower Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2021 26,152 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 24,333 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

play in rear sprocket bearing

Fail 18 Aug 2020 24,333 miles

Brake performance not tested flat front tyre (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

play in rear sprocket bearing

Pass 30 Aug 2019 22,843 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 22,802 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Handlebar deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2018 20,784 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 18,562 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 16,241 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 13,781 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 11,700 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 10,304 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 21 Aug 2012 6,747 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 6,465 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 6,045 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 4,174 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 29 Oct 2008 4,174 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(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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YJ55 WZY is a 2005 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YJ55 WZY, 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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YJ55 WZY is a 2005 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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