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BX05 VZU

2005 Kawasaki ER5

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

44,648 mi
Last recorded44,648 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki ER519,374 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 VZU
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 44,648 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Engine oil leak but not excessive

Pass 16 Oct 2015 43,914 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

gear lever insecure

Pass 19 Sep 2014 39,736 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 39,735 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

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

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Throttle cable snapped during test

Throttle held open by position of heated grip cable

Pass 4 Apr 2013 35,604 miles

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 29,395 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 25,968 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 19,901 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 16,724 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 10,841 miles

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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BX05 VZU is a 2005 Kawasaki ER5 in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BX05 VZU, 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 BX05 VZU registered?

BX05 VZU is a 2005 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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