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RO52 NKK

2002 Kawasaki ER5

Purple Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

22,671 mi
Last recorded22,671 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ER519,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO52 NKK
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 22,671 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 22,659 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 22,610 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe join to rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Road spring corroded n/s + o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 22,602 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 22,540 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 22,437 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 22,437 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 22,288 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 22,222 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 22,136 miles

Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened n/s + o/s (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. rear swing arm (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 22,136 miles

Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened n/s + o/s (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. rear swing arm (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 21,988 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 21,700 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 21,198 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 20,903 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 20,645 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 19,092 miles

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

some pitting visable fork stantions above fork seal swept area not affecting seals

Pass 26 Jul 2010 16,125 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 14,113 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 11,832 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 9,709 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 9,687 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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RO52 NKK is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5 in Purple with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 RO52 NKK, 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 RO52 NKK registered?

RO52 NKK is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 6 September 2002.

Is RO52 NKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO52 NKK shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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