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LF55 GKX

2005 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

40,868 mi
Last recorded40,868 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki ER519,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF55 GKX
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 40,868 miles

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

Exhaust noisy aftermarket silencer (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2024 40,868 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust noisy aftermarket silencer (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 40,239 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 38,883 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 38,706 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 38,341 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 35,439 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 32,121 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 31,869 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 30,148 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 24,032 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 17,807 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 17,807 miles

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

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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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LF55 GKX is a 2005 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LF55 GKX, 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 LF55 GKX registered?

LF55 GKX is a 2005 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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