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CU04 EFB

2004 Kawasaki ER5

Yellow Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

74,691 mi
Last recorded74,691 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki ER518,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU04 EFB
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 74,691 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 74,691 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 72,637 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 72,637 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 71,027 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 68,996 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 61,253 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 49,242 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 37,309 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 37,307 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 36,575 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 33,993 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 23,791 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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CU04 EFB 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 CU04 EFB, 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 CU04 EFB registered?

CU04 EFB is a 2004 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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