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AE54 HKM

2004 Kawasaki ER5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,298 mi
Last recorded36,298 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2012
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki ER518,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 HKM
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2012 36,298 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 28,248 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 28,248 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 27,076 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 20,961 miles

poor clutch adjustment

Fail 13 Aug 2009 20,961 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

poor clutch adjustment

Pass 3 Sep 2008 15,940 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2007 7,975 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 7,975 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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AE54 HKM is a 2004 Kawasaki ER5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Kawasaki ER5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 18,240 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 AE54 HKM, 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 22 years old, this Kawasaki ER5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AE54 HKM registered?

AE54 HKM is a 2004 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 9 September 2004.

Is AE54 HKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE54 HKM shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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