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PF02 XVC

2002 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

52,200 mi
Last recorded52,200 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ER519,604 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF02 XVC
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 52,200 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 31 May 2024 49,354 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 46,492 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 43,483 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 41,056 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2020 39,422 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 36,507 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 33,222 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 29,753 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 27,647 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 27,277 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 26,931 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 25,939 miles

front windscreen cracked

Pass 30 Jul 2011 25,108 miles

Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2011 25,102 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 21,666 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 15,978 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 8,966 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 7,197 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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PF02 XVC is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5 in Black 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 PF02 XVC, 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 PF02 XVC registered?

PF02 XVC is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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