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YK04 CSY

2004 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

25,607 mi
Last recorded25,607 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki ER518,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK04 CSY
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 25,607 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 24,213 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 24,018 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 22,974 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 22,967 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 28 Oct 2016 20,107 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 19,809 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 19,809 miles

Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 14,933 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 13,160 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 May 2013 11,752 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2012 9,473 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 5,926 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2011 5,926 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 2,860 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 2,590 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 2,580 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 2,426 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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YK04 CSY is a 2004 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YK04 CSY, 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 YK04 CSY registered?

YK04 CSY is a 2004 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 3 June 2004.

Is YK04 CSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK04 CSY shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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