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KE05 FSC

2005 Kawasaki ER5

Gold Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2024
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

48,576 mi
Last recorded48,576 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki ER519,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE05 FSC
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2023 48,576 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 47,500 miles

Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 46,734 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively Hub is out of shape (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 45,762 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Has 4 pin holes from stone chips, currently not affecting headlight aim or beam pattern. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Headlamp reflector slightly defective Reflector silver starting to degrade, currently not affecting the beam pattern. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively The brake hub is ovulated but is still functioning within tolerance (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 44,767 miles

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively Slightly Oval'd (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 40,892 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 38,020 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2016 37,877 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 31,731 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 23,436 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 13,632 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 8,391 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 5,106 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 2,967 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 2,672 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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KE05 FSC is a 2005 Kawasaki ER5 in Gold with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KE05 FSC, 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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What year was KE05 FSC registered?

KE05 FSC is a 2005 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 26 March 2005.

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The MOT history for KE05 FSC shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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