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DG02 GYV

2002 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,871 mi
Last recorded21,871 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ER519,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG02 GYV
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 21,871 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock wiper seal deteriorating

Fail 29 May 2018 21,863 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock wiper seal deteriorating

Pass 30 May 2017 21,324 miles

Offside front shock absorber wiper seal deteriorating

Rear frame corroding around upper suspension mountings

Fail 30 May 2017 21,318 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Offside front shock absorber wiper seal deteriorating

Rear frame corroding around upper suspension mountings

Pass 26 May 2016 20,670 miles

Frame at rear corroding

Front tyre getting low and perishing

Rear tyre getting low and perished on sidewall. has no visible cords at time of test

Rear tyre valve stem starting to split

Fail 23 May 2016 20,664 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Frame at rear corroding

Front tyre getting low and perishing

Rear tyre getting low and perished on sidewall. has no visible cords at time of test

Rear tyre valve stem starting to split

Pass 27 May 2015 19,279 miles

Drive chain and sprocket slightly worn

Slight play in rear sprocket carrier

Pass 29 May 2014 17,032 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 30 May 2013 14,275 miles

Front tyre perishing

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

Fail 28 May 2013 14,275 miles

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

Front tyre perishing

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

Pass 31 May 2012 11,209 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 10,913 miles

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

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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DG02 GYV is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Kawasaki ER5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 19,604 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 DG02 GYV, 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 24 years old, this Kawasaki ER5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DG02 GYV registered?

DG02 GYV is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 12 March 2002.

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The MOT history for DG02 GYV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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