MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
30,379 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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))
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both fronts (5.3.2 (b))
rear tyres wearing uneven
Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
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))
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))
Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki ER5?
Based on 65,763 MOT tests across 6,087 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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