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AY05 EWR

2005 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

44,241 mi
Last recorded44,241 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki ER519,374 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 EWR
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 44,241 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 44,241 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 44,092 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive some tight spots in chain links (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Front tyre has age related cracks in sidewall. To be monitored

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 May 2018 43,885 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

front tyre cracking on wall

Pass 18 Feb 2017 43,700 miles

Central Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 42,834 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive bearing (6.2.1e)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive rubbers (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive some slightly tight links (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 41,441 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 40,568 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 36,256 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 36,222 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 17 Feb 2012 30,161 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 26,160 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 212,772 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2010 212,772 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 16,309 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 12,052 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 12,052 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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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AY05 EWR is a 2005 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2005 Kawasaki ER5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 19,374 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 AY05 EWR, 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 21 years old, this Kawasaki ER5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AY05 EWR registered?

AY05 EWR is a 2005 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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