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AO02 NKG

2002 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

45,313 mi
Last recorded45,313 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ER519,604 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 NKG
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 45,313 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 58,305 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 45,220 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 41,244 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2014 41,244 miles

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

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2013 31,228 miles

Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 31,228 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 24,695 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 19,073 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2011 19,073 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2011 19,061 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

handle bars bent

Pass 19 Aug 2010 18,431 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 18,409 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 18,391 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 17,886 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 17,886 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

throttle does not close unassisted

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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AO02 NKG is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AO02 NKG, 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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AO02 NKG is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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