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AF52 OKM

2002 Kawasaki ER5

Gold Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,520 mi
Last recorded11,520 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2020
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ER519,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 OKM
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2020 11,520 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 16 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2018 14 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2015 39,669 miles

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

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 39,669 miles

Fuel system component leaking carb (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 38,718 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 37,640 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 37,132 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 36,036 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 33,057 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 33,057 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2006 33,030 miles

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

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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AF52 OKM is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5 in Gold with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Kawasaki ER5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 19,604 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 AF52 OKM, 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 24 years old, this Kawasaki ER5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AF52 OKM registered?

AF52 OKM is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 9 September 2002.

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