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LR02 FVW

2002 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

20,267 mi
Last recorded20,267 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ER519,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR02 FVW
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 20,267 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 19,135 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil L/H (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2023 19,135 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Left hand front (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 10,880 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 4,954 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 4,940 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 4,794 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 4,772 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 4,748 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 4,677 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 4,657 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 4,635 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 4,618 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 20 May 2011 4,334 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 2,736 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 2,665 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 2,596 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 2,404 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 2,311 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 FVW is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue 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 LR02 FVW, 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 FVW registered?

LR02 FVW is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 8 June 2002.

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The MOT history for LR02 FVW shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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