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GJ02 KUO

2002 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

40,414 mi
Last recorded40,414 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ER519,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ02 KUO
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 40,414 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 40,393 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 40,256 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 40,201 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 39,701 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 37,933 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 36,599 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 36,599 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2018 33,785 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 32,129 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 29,545 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 19 Oct 2015 27,347 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 25,435 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 22,939 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 15,523 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 9,796 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 8,918 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 8,021 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 7,344 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 6,824 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 6,824 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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GJ02 KUO is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 GJ02 KUO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ02 KUO registered?

GJ02 KUO is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 21 May 2002.

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