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MK02 HWY

2002 Kawasaki ER5

Gold Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

33,474 mi
Last recorded33,474 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ER519,604 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK02 HWY
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 33,474 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly loose cush rubber has slight play in rear sprocket (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 May 2025 33,470 miles

Drive chain sprocket excessively loose cush rubbers worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 33,279 miles

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 33,118 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 19 May 2023 33,111 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 32,581 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 31,774 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2021 31,774 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 31,371 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 30,985 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 30,985 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2017 30,812 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive bearing (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 30,351 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 28,314 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 26,209 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 26,008 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 25,995 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 25,795 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 23,901 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 19,278 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 11,426 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 10,488 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 10,488 miles

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

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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MK02 HWY is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5 in Gold with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 MK02 HWY, 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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MK02 HWY is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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