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HJ52 OTS

2002 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

51,942 mi
Last recorded51,942 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ER519,604 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 OTS
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 51,942 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 12 Mar 2026 51,942 miles

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

Central Rear Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced swinging arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Central Front rear brake fluctuion

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 May 2022 51,932 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 50,846 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 48,341 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 48,338 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust leeking from rear box

Pass 26 Mar 2018 44,189 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 42,072 miles

clocks don't light up

no front position lamp fitted at time of test

Fail 17 Jan 2017 42,072 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

clocks don't light up

no front position lamp fitted at time of test

Pass 25 Aug 2015 39,539 miles

slight dampness at front fork seals

Fail 24 Aug 2015 39,534 miles

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

slight dampness at front fork seals

Pass 20 Apr 2013 37,405 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 34,806 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 30,730 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 25,162 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Swingarm, Torque arm and Rear shock mounts badly rusted

Fail 22 Sep 2009 25,130 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Swingarm, Torque arm and Rear shock mounts badly rusted

Pass 17 Sep 2008 19,564 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 18,401 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 17,425 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

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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HJ52 OTS is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 HJ52 OTS, 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 HJ52 OTS registered?

HJ52 OTS is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 3 October 2002.

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