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LT52 MOV

2002 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

18,115 mi
Last recorded18,115 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ER519,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT52 MOV
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 18,115 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 17,860 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 17,860 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 17,849 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Offside Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Central Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 16,493 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 14,562 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 14,552 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 4 Jul 2017 13,797 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 13,797 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 12,038 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 8,240 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 82,005 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 8,140 miles

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 8,003 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 7,811 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 7,811 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2006 7,030 miles

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

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

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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LT52 MOV 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 76.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LT52 MOV, 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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LT52 MOV is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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