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LR02 FNS

2002 Kawasaki ER5

Purple Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

22,296 mi
Last recorded22,296 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ER519,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR02 FNS
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 22,296 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 19,554 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 18,604 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 18,604 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 18,539 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 18,356 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 17,425 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 16,484 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 14,463 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 14,293 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 14,077 miles

Front tyre has tubeless repair

Rear tyre has tubeless repair

Fail 27 Apr 2011 14,077 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Front tyre has tubeless repair

Rear tyre has tubeless repair

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 13,431 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 12,064 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 10,403 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 9,234 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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LR02 FNS is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5 in Purple with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LR02 FNS, 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 LR02 FNS registered?

LR02 FNS is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 3 July 2002.

Is LR02 FNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR02 FNS shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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