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BX54 VKR

2004 Kawasaki ER5

White Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

57,916 mi
Last recorded57,916 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki ER518,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX54 VKR
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2015 57,916 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated rear silencer (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

centre stand incomplete

rear brake noisy

Pass 25 Nov 2014 54,664 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 48,349 miles

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

centre stand stiff

Fail 21 Nov 2013 48,349 miles

Front Brake hose stretched by steering movement (3.2.B3b)

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

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

centre stand stiff

Pass 21 Nov 2012 46,171 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 33,876 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 10,790 miles

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

chain req lub. engine spacers missing from front crash bars.

Pass 21 Sep 2007 4,110 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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BX54 VKR is a 2004 Kawasaki ER5 in White with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 BX54 VKR, 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 BX54 VKR registered?

BX54 VKR is a 2004 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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