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LJ04 URE

2004 Kawasaki ER5

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

29,483 mi
Last recorded29,483 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2013
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki ER518,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 URE
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2013 29,483 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 29,482 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2013 29,415 miles

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

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 24 May 2012 28,663 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 22 May 2012 28,663 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 14 May 2011 28,407 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 28,193 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 27,430 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 21,860 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 18,516 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 18,516 miles

Rear Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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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LJ04 URE is a 2004 Kawasaki ER5 in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LJ04 URE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ04 URE registered?

LJ04 URE is a 2004 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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