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SL02 BJU

2002 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

23,799 mi
Last recorded23,799 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ER519,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL02 BJU
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 23,799 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2026 23,791 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 May 2024 23,576 miles

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 8 May 2024 23,576 miles

Stop lamp not working with handle operated control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 23,350 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 23,350 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 23,122 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 23,122 miles

Stop lamp not working WITH FRONT OPERATED CONTROL (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 22,599 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 21,902 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 20,727 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 20,105 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 18,246 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 18,246 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 15,617 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 15,140 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 13,851 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 13,493 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 12,654 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

front and rear tyres have slight crazing on the sidewalls.

Pass 14 May 2009 11,532 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2009 11,532 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 May 2008 10,541 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 10,533 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2007 7,903 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

rear foot brake has slight travel (adjustment)

Pass 3 May 2006 6,067 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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SL02 BJU is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 SL02 BJU, 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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SL02 BJU is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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