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WX54 CVO

2004 Kawasaki ER5

Yellow Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

30,141 mi
Last recorded30,141 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki ER518,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX54 CVO
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 30,141 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 25,465 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 25,465 miles

Central Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 25,455 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 25,441 miles

disabled foot control fitted to rear brake

Pass 29 Jun 2018 25,349 miles

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

Front caliper as slight bind

Rear slight cracks in side walls.

Fail 29 Jun 2018 25,349 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front caliper as slight bind

Rear slight cracks in side walls.

Pass 31 Mar 2017 23,545 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 22,667 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 20,025 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2013 20,019 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 19,951 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 19,824 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 18,154 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 14,308 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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WX54 CVO is a 2004 Kawasaki ER5 in Yellow with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WX54 CVO, 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 WX54 CVO registered?

WX54 CVO is a 2004 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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