MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
37,536 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Both handlebar switch gear clusters insecure
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Both handlebar switch gear clusters insecure
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BU04 AXA is a 2004 Kawasaki ER5 in Yellow with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 BU04 AXA, 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 BU04 AXA registered?
BU04 AXA is a 2004 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 March 2004.
Is BU04 AXA safe to buy?
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