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BF52 PLU

2002 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 478cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

81,463 mi
Last recorded81,463 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ER519,604 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 PLU
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine478cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 81,463 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 77,855 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 17 Aug 2024 77,855 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 72,828 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 67,664 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 65,718 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 60,300 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 57,068 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 52,115 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 46,346 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 45,062 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 45,062 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 42,053 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 42,053 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 42,027 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 42,014 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

swingarm corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2013 42,014 miles

Front Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

swingarm corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2009 29,360 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 15,363 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 15,029 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 14,157 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2006 13,775 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2006 13,775 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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BF52 PLU is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 478cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BF52 PLU, 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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BF52 PLU is a 2002 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 23 November 2002.

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