MOT Status
ValidMileage
81,463 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
swingarm corroded
Front Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
swingarm corroded
Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki ER5?
Based on 65,763 MOT tests across 6,087 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BF52 PLU is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 478cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 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 BF52 PLU, 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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What year was BF52 PLU registered?
BF52 PLU is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 23 November 2002.
Is BF52 PLU safe to buy?
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