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GK51 RTZ

2002 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

17,140 mi
Last recorded17,140 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ER519,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 RTZ
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 17,140 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 16,253 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 16,106 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 14,818 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 13,936 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 12,849 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 10,484 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 9,653 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 9,110 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 8,804 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 8,786 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 8,771 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 31 May 2012 8,676 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 8,609 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 8,585 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 8,560 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 8,558 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 8,558 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 8,376 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 7,753 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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GK51 RTZ is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 GK51 RTZ, 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 GK51 RTZ registered?

GK51 RTZ is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 23 February 2002.

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