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WP02 YXC

2002 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

46,348 mi
Last recorded46,348 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ER519,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP02 YXC
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 46,348 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 46,343 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 43,320 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2015 43,318 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Inner Front Brake component is excessively corroded (3.1.5)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 38,387 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 37,063 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 35,190 miles

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 33,423 miles

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 30,072 miles

1 speedo 2 revcounter bulbs not working

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 26,608 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 23,405 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 20,271 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2005 16,256 miles

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

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

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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WP02 YXC is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2002 Kawasaki ER5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 19,604 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 WP02 YXC, 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 24 years old, this Kawasaki ER5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WP02 YXC registered?

WP02 YXC is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 14 August 2002.

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