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AV02 UCZ

2002 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

17,940 mi
Last recorded17,940 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ER519,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 UCZ
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 17,940 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 17,523 miles

Offside Front small cracks in side wall of front tyre

Pass 14 Sep 2023 17,521 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 17,368 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2022 17,368 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 17,055 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 23 Jul 2021 17,503 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 16,533 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 16,533 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 15,385 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 14,102 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 13,832 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 13,660 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 13,612 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 13,382 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 13,352 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 12,878 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 12,877 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

battery insecure

Pass 29 Aug 2009 12,361 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 11,361 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 11,355 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 11,001 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 11,001 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

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

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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AV02 UCZ is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AV02 UCZ, 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 AV02 UCZ registered?

AV02 UCZ is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 27 July 2002.

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The MOT history for AV02 UCZ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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