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AO52 HVE

2002 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

50,069 mi
Last recorded50,069 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ER519,604 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 HVE
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 50,069 miles

Handlebars slightly deformed

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 50,032 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light Rear brake (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Handlebars slightly deformed

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Stop lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 49,937 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 49,557 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 45,407 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 44,936 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 42,753 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 42,629 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 42,421 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 421,331 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 40,612 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2007 36,310 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 8,565 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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AO52 HVE is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 AO52 HVE, 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 AO52 HVE registered?

AO52 HVE is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 21 September 2002.

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