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MX54 TNK

2004 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

39,193 mi
Last recorded39,193 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki ER518,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX54 TNK
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 39,193 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 37,673 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 36,321 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 36,321 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 33,805 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 33,153 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 33,153 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2019 30,905 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 27,407 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 26,921 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 17,638 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 12,485 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 12,479 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 11,551 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 9,993 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 9,954 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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MX54 TNK is a 2004 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2004 Kawasaki ER5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 18,240 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 MX54 TNK, 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 22 years old, this Kawasaki ER5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MX54 TNK registered?

MX54 TNK is a 2004 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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