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AK02 JBY

2002 Kawasaki ER5

Gold Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

22,871 mi
Last recorded22,871 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ER519,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 JBY
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 22,871 miles

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

rear brake showing some fluctuation

rear tyre showing approx 2.4mm tread in places

Pass 17 Jan 2025 22,485 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 22,480 miles

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

Stop lamp not working at front brake lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 20,842 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect Slightly stiff operation (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 20,715 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 20,710 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2017 20,412 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 22 Jul 2017 20,412 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 7 May 2016 18,548 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 7 May 2016 18,548 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 17,207 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 16,918 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 16,857 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 14,508 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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AK02 JBY is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5 in Gold with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2002 Kawasaki ER5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 19,604 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 AK02 JBY, 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 24 years old, this Kawasaki ER5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AK02 JBY registered?

AK02 JBY is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 15 July 2002.

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The MOT history for AK02 JBY shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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