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AV02 PTO

2002 Kawasaki ER5

Gold Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

47 mi
Last recorded47 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ER519,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 PTO
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 47 miles
Fail 29 May 2026 16 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 61,896 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 61,896 miles

Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced swing arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Drive chain horseshoe locking device likely to become detached (6.1.7 (j) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 61,648 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 61,462 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 60,980 miles

Central Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Nearside Rear Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 60,268 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 60,257 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 59,371 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 53,780 miles

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 9 May 2014 48,713 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 43,402 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 38,162 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 35,023 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 32,119 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 28,104 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 22,772 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2007 17,203 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 12,160 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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AV02 PTO is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5 in Gold with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AV02 PTO, 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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AV02 PTO is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 18 May 2002.

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