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AO02 NKU

2002 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

40,569 mi
Last recorded40,569 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ER519,604 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 NKU
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2016 40,569 miles

front calliper requires a service.

Pass 7 Jul 2015 40,463 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 40,326 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 29 Mar 2014 40,315 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 39,131 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Fail 22 Oct 2012 39,131 miles

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

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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))

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Cracks in front tyre

Pass 14 Oct 2011 33,535 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 29,147 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 24,936 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2009 24,936 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 22,859 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2008 22,856 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 17,116 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2007 17,116 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 12,630 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2006 12,630 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2005 7,020 miles

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

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

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 NKU is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AO02 NKU, 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 NKU is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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