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WA53 OTY

2004 Kawasaki ER5

Green Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

18,120 mi
Last recorded18,120 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki ER518,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 OTY
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 18,120 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 14,601 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 11,134 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 8,604 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 8,604 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2014 13,554 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 15,308 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 11,847 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 10,800 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 10,800 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 10,125 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 8,792 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 8,597 miles

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

screw in rear tyre

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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WA53 OTY is a 2004 Kawasaki ER5 in Green with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2004 Kawasaki ER5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 18,240 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 WA53 OTY, 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 22 years old, this Kawasaki ER5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WA53 OTY registered?

WA53 OTY is a 2004 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 16 January 2004.

Is WA53 OTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA53 OTY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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