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LR02 FTZ

2002 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

38,839 mi
Last recorded38,839 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ER519,604 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR02 FTZ
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 38,839 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 38,249 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Mudguard insecure

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 37,575 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 37,543 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 36,722 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 34,913 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 33,896 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 16,169 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 14,884 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 13,345 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 10,839 miles

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

front tyre side walls cracking

Fail 29 Jul 2013 10,824 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Nail in front tyre

front tyre - sidewalls are cracked close to wheel.

rear brake pedal - head is bent.

Pass 8 May 2012 10,531 miles

F ront tyre side wall deteriation exists.

Pass 16 May 2011 10,425 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2010 9,208 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 6,692 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 3,747 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 FTZ 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 LR02 FTZ, 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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LR02 FTZ is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 16 July 2002.

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