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WA54 GEJ

2004 Kawasaki ER5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,961 mi
Last recorded23,961 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki ER518,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA54 GEJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 23,961 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 22,524 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2023 22,311 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2023 22,309 miles

Front Wheel spindle or securing nut(s) so insecure that wheel security or steering control is adversely affected (5.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jul 2022 20,604 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 20,599 miles
Fail 1 May 2021 20,597 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket excessively loose side movement (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket so worn it is likely to fail cushion drive (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2020 19,850 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 17,652 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 17,652 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 15,687 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 14,919 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 14,916 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 3 May 2016 12,391 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 9,210 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 8,008 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 6,601 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 5,605 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 4,214 miles

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

Rear tyre has 2mm of tread in places.

Fail 15 Apr 2011 4,188 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Rear tyre has 2mm of tread in places.

Fail 16 Apr 2010 3,842 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 3,842 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 3,162 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 2,459 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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WA54 GEJ is a 2004 Kawasaki ER5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 WA54 GEJ, 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.

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What year was WA54 GEJ registered?

WA54 GEJ is a 2004 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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