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KE07 BDY

2007 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

39,915 mi
Last recorded39,915 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 Kawasaki ER519,014 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE07 BDY
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 39,915 miles

handle bar slight damaged

slight blow exhaust

Pass 29 Apr 2021 39,758 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Apr 2021 39,758 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 39,585 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 39,583 miles

Clutch lever bent so it cannot be readily operated (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 39,450 miles

Front wiring harness very tight to frame below fuel tank

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Brake rod worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

engine misfire

instrument panel loose

Fail 13 Sep 2018 39,450 miles

Front wiring harness very tight to frame below fuel tank

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Brake rod worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

engine misfire

instrument panel loose

Pass 13 Sep 2017 38,907 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 38,900 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Front instument dials loose

Pass 19 Aug 2016 37,938 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 37,938 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 34,934 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 31,350 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 31,350 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 25,590 miles

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 27 Feb 2013 25,590 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 19,023 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 11,429 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 7,955 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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KE07 BDY is a 2007 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2007 Kawasaki ER5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 19,014 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 KE07 BDY, 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 19 years old, this Kawasaki ER5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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KE07 BDY is a 2007 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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