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HX51 ZFU

2002 Kawasaki ER5

Gold Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

24,818 mi
Last recorded24,818 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ER519,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 ZFU
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 24,818 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 22,836 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 21,592 miles

Rear Slight split on tyre

Rear Slight split on valve stem

Pass 12 Apr 2023 21,405 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 21,323 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 21,266 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 21,248 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 21,121 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 20,993 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 20,812 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 20,563 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

rear tyre perishing on side walls

Pass 8 Jul 2013 20,402 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 20,090 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 19,723 miles

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2011 19,723 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 18,062 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 16,296 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 14,415 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007

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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HX51 ZFU is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5 in Gold with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 HX51 ZFU, 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 HX51 ZFU registered?

HX51 ZFU is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 15 February 2002.

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