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WA05 HEJ

2005 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,177 mi
Last recorded43,177 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki ER519,374 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA05 HEJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 43,177 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2026 43,177 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 40,884 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 40,884 miles

Front Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 40,290 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 38,884 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 38,791 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 38,643 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 38,643 miles

Headlamp aim too high Dip and main beam wired the wrong way round (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 37,286 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 36,705 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 34,687 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 34,687 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 23 Jul 2013 31,327 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 26,700 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 21,336 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 21,366 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 18,214 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 15,759 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 10,607 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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WA05 HEJ is a 2005 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Kawasaki ER5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 19,374 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 WA05 HEJ, 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 21 years old, this Kawasaki ER5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WA05 HEJ registered?

WA05 HEJ is a 2005 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 6 April 2005.

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