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KH02 OHF

2002 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

54,151 mi
Last recorded54,151 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ER519,604 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH02 OHF
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 54,151 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2025 54,129 miles

Front Brake grabbing severely mastercylinder issue (1.2.1 (c))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 49,803 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2023 45,142 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly loose Cush drive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 44,299 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 43,084 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 41,898 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 41,989 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 40,809 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 38,568 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 36,514 miles

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 34,776 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 32,832 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 30,549 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 27,909 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 25,665 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 23,657 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 21,669 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 20,166 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 18,177 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 24 May 2007 16,102 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 13,945 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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KH02 OHF is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 KH02 OHF, 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 KH02 OHF registered?

KH02 OHF is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 25 June 2002.

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The MOT history for KH02 OHF shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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