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BU05 RFN

2005 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

29,316 mi
Last recorded29,316 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki ER519,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 RFN
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2017 29,316 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 28,956 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 27,470 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

rear drum slightly oval

Fail 1 Aug 2013 27,469 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Floor brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3C2d.) DANGEROUS

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 25,624 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 25,618 miles

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2010 22,306 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 18,527 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 18,381 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 13,123 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 13,123 miles

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

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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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BU05 RFN is a 2005 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BU05 RFN, 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 BU05 RFN registered?

BU05 RFN is a 2005 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 2 August 2005.

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