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AO02 UST

2002 Kawasaki ER5

Purple Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

30,379 mi
Last recorded30,379 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ER519,604 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 UST
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 30,379 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 30,374 miles

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

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Fitted backwards (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake back plate insecure Torque arm split pin missing (1.1.14 (d))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Cush drive rubbers worn

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Speedo secured with cable ties

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 26,594 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

rear tyres wearing uneven

Pass 6 Jun 2023 19,131 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 19,131 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2023 19,091 miles

Brake component inadequately mounted split pin missing from brake arm (rear) (1.1.21 (c))

Fork yoke insecure o/s fork pinch bolt loose (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected throttle sticky and not return correctly (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute n/s flashing too fast (4.4.4 (a))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lense cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2016 18,867 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 17,948 miles

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 13,237 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 11,745 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 11,745 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 7,175 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 3,927 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 2,393 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 2,213 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 2,157 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 2,128 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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AO02 UST is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5 in Purple with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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