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KE04 FWY

2004 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

28,954 mi
Last recorded28,954 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2014
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki ER518,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE04 FWY
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2014 28,954 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 28,464 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 26,122 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

clutch lever slightly worn

Pass 4 Feb 2011 18,435 miles

Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Offside Rear Upper Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Fail 1 Feb 2011 18,424 miles

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Offside Rear Upper Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 17,590 miles

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

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2010 17,590 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 17,590 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 13,615 miles

Nearside Front Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Fail 16 Jan 2008 13,615 miles

Centre Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Nearside Front Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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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KE04 FWY is a 2004 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KE04 FWY, 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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KE04 FWY is a 2004 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 27 March 2004.

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