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HF05 JNK

2005 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,832 mi
Last recorded29,832 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki ER519,374 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF05 JNK
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 29,832 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 29,824 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 29,824 miles

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

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up sprocket carrier bearing (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 26,766 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 26,760 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 25,319 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 21,821 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 20,078 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2015 19,953 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 17,173 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 17,173 miles

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 12,128 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2013 12,128 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 8,515 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 8,498 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 6,977 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 4,202 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 3,251 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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HF05 JNK is a 2005 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HF05 JNK, 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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HF05 JNK is a 2005 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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