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RF02 ZRU

2002 Kawasaki ER5

Gold Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

21,885 mi
Last recorded21,885 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ER519,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF02 ZRU
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 21,885 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 20,493 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 20,474 miles

Rear tyre rubber slightly perished

Pass 4 Jan 2021 19,502 miles

Front tyre starting to crack and perish

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

Rear tyre starting to crack and perish

Pass 23 Jan 2020 18,752 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 18,721 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 18,721 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick Front (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2018 18,407 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 17,792 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 17,792 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 17,674 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 16,889 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 16,889 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 15,901 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 14,451 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 13,455 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 12,275 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 9,720 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 6,717 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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RF02 ZRU is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5 in Gold with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 RF02 ZRU, 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 RF02 ZRU registered?

RF02 ZRU is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 28 May 2002.

Is RF02 ZRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF02 ZRU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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