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AY04 ACV

2004 Kawasaki ER5

Gold Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

14,795 mi
Last recorded14,795 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki ER518,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 ACV
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 14,795 miles

Exhaust noisy Dented but function not affected (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 14,795 miles

Exhaust noisy Dented but function not affected (8.1.1 (a))

Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 12,689 miles

front tyre cracked around sidewalls

play in cush drive rubbers ( rear sprocket carrier)

Pass 22 Oct 2020 12,585 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 12,458 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 12,131 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 12,131 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake locking device missing Reaction arm split pin (3.2.A1e)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 11,516 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 11,487 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil seal leaking brake side (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2015 10,276 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 7,757 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Side stand nut missing

Pass 9 Jan 2014 7,757 miles

Side stand nut missing

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 5,041 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 4,856 miles

cut in front tyre tread

Pass 19 Mar 2011 4,164 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 3,352 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 2,080 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 1,515 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 1,515 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 767 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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AY04 ACV is a 2004 Kawasaki ER5 in Gold with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Kawasaki ER5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 18,240 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 AY04 ACV, 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 22 years old, this Kawasaki ER5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AY04 ACV registered?

AY04 ACV is a 2004 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 6 March 2004.

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