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YJ54 WWB

2005 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

37,337 mi
Last recorded37,337 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki ER519,374 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ54 WWB
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 37,337 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 36,455 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2025 36,455 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 34,538 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 32,364 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 31,745 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 30,428 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 27,248 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 18,181 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2018 18,181 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 7,440 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 5,088 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 1,324 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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YJ54 WWB is a 2005 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 YJ54 WWB, 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 YJ54 WWB registered?

YJ54 WWB is a 2005 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 16 February 2005.

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