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AY04 AEM

2004 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

21,426 mi
Last recorded21,426 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki ER518,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 AEM
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 21,426 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 21,414 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 21,260 miles

Central Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort REAR BRAKE FLUCTUATING SLIGHTLY ON ROLLING ROAD. MONITOR (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 21,204 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 19,596 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 16,671 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.5mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2014 12,699 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 7,573 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 6,506 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 2,348 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 1,865 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2006 1,865 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 AEM is a 2004 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 AY04 AEM, 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 AEM registered?

AY04 AEM is a 2004 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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