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AO02 TGY

2002 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

12,631 mi
Last recorded12,631 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ER519,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 TGY
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 12,631 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 10,314 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 10,295 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 9,839 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 9,065 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 9,065 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2018 8,105 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 6,016 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 6,014 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 5,993 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 5,988 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 5,954 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 5,736 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 5,700 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 5,700 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 8 May 2009 5,511 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 5,397 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 5,113 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 4,950 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 TGY is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 TGY, 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 TGY registered?

AO02 TGY is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 June 2002.

Is AO02 TGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO02 TGY shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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