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AP02 LLK

2002 Kawasaki ER5

Purple Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

36,119 mi
Last recorded36,119 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ER519,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 LLK
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 36,119 miles

Nearside Front Upper Fork Dust seals split.

Pass 6 Feb 2023 36,078 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 36,078 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 35,992 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 35,992 miles

Brake lever is so short that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated (6.2.7 (b))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 35,756 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 35,756 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 35,301 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 33,431 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 31 May 2017 33,431 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 30,018 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 29,575 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front brake fluid master cylinder has slight dampness around cap.

rear tyre has slight cracks in side walls- no cords or ply exposed.

Fail 29 Jan 2014 29,575 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front brake fluid master cylinder has slight dampness around cap.

rear tyre has slight cracks in side walls- no cords or ply exposed.

Pass 18 Oct 2012 28,011 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 27,143 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 24,189 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 22,632 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 22,632 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 19,275 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 13,111 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 8,897 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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AP02 LLK is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5 in Purple with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 AP02 LLK, 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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AP02 LLK is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 3 August 2002.

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