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AO02 USS

2002 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

32,299 mi
Last recorded32,299 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ER519,604 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 USS
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2023 32,299 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 26,586 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 24,830 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 23,922 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 22,552 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 22,552 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 19,486 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 18,492 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 16,160 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 16,145 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 8,928 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 6,865 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 6,656 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 5,706 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2009 5,703 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 5,080 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 4,182 miles

rear brake drum becoming distorted

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 USS is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 USS, 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 USS is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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