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AY53 FVL

2004 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

11,564 mi
Last recorded11,564 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2012
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki ER518,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 FVL
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2012 11,564 miles

Centre Rear Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 11,216 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 11,216 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Lower Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 16 Mar 2010 10,690 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 10,348 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 8,615 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 8,615 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2007 6,274 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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AY53 FVL is a 2004 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 AY53 FVL, 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 AY53 FVL registered?

AY53 FVL is a 2004 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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