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CN04 CSF

2004 Kawasaki ER5

Gold Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,411 mi
Last recorded30,411 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki ER518,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN04 CSF
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2022 30,411 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 2 Apr 2022 30,411 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel spindle locking device ineffective (5.2.1 (d))

Pass 10 Apr 2020 29,037 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 28,773 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 26,832 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2015 26,832 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 24,405 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 24,405 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 21,531 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 21,531 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 18,541 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 15,551 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 13,585 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 11,690 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 11,690 miles

Nearside Rear Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Fail 3 Mar 2009 11,690 miles

Nearside Rear Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 9,250 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 6,890 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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CN04 CSF is a 2004 Kawasaki ER5 in Gold with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CN04 CSF, 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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CN04 CSF is a 2004 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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