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AO02 UTB

2002 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

44,560 mi
Last recorded44,560 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ER519,604 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 UTB
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2021 44,560 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 44,524 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play Cush drive bearing. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 40,185 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 35,663 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 29 May 2014 35,539 miles

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 33,838 miles

front forks slightly damp

front tyre worn close to limit

slight exhaust leak

Pass 5 May 2012 30,986 miles

front fork seals damp

Pass 3 May 2011 27,885 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 23,869 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 23,861 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

front brake pads getting low

rear shocks corroded

slight corrosion on front fork legs

Pass 13 May 2009 20,451 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 20,451 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 29 May 2008 14,041 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 8,564 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 5,665 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 UTB is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UTB, 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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What year was AO02 UTB registered?

AO02 UTB is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 5 July 2002.

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