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WU54 BVY

2005 Kawasaki ER5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

36,302 mi
Last recorded36,302 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki ER519,374 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU54 BVY
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 36,302 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2026 36,302 miles

Offside Rear Footrest insecure clip missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 35,661 miles

Drive chain slightly loose Cush drive rubbers (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Hub (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 35,442 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 35,413 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 33,498 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 30,805 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 30,708 miles

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 28,348 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 28,212 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 27,284 miles

rear chain rusty

rusty exhaust

Fail 8 Feb 2018 27,284 miles

Front Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess cush drive (6.2.1e)

rear chain rusty

rusty exhaust

Pass 7 Jul 2011 19,001 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 23,918 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 23,918 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2010 23,430 miles

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 18,096 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 16,560 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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WU54 BVY is a 2005 Kawasaki ER5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WU54 BVY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU54 BVY registered?

WU54 BVY is a 2005 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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