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AO02 OZM

2002 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

24,915 mi
Last recorded24,915 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ER519,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 OZM
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 24,915 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 24,260 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 23,325 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 23,325 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 22,193 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 22,193 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Air in brake line - bled with new fluid (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working Lamp blown (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 21,586 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 21,399 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 21,043 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 20,256 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 19,795 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 19,592 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 18,328 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 14,645 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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AO02 OZM is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AO02 OZM, 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 AO02 OZM registered?

AO02 OZM is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 22 April 2002.

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The MOT history for AO02 OZM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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