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KF02 WGJ

2002 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

38,611 mi
Last recorded38,611 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ER519,604 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF02 WGJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 38,611 miles

Offside Front slightly bent

Pass 28 Apr 2025 38,167 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 37,826 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 35,395 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 31,989 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 31,426 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 26,724 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 24,997 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 24,991 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 24,991 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 24,986 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 24,973 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 24,967 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2009 24,639 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 22,209 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 21,772 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 9,480 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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KF02 WGJ is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 KF02 WGJ, 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 KF02 WGJ registered?

KF02 WGJ is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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