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CN05 OWD

2005 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

40,632 mi
Last recorded40,632 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki ER519,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN05 OWD
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 40,632 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2024 40,282 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 39,762 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 39,540 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 39,833 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2022 39,833 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 41,211 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 38,742 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 38,044 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear tyre is perished

Pass 8 Apr 2017 37,079 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 36,300 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

handlebars slightly bent

Pass 15 Apr 2014 34,937 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 32,481 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 32,245 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 32,206 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to excessive wear (3.2.A1i) DANGEROUS

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

front tyre under inflated

Pass 9 Aug 2011 29,461 miles

Damage to body work (n/s tank,n/s rear seat unit)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Nearside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Nearside Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Offside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear foot pegs not staying in the up position

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 27,535 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

rear tyre has cuts in tread

Pass 29 Sep 2009 24,341 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 16,478 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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CN05 OWD is a 2005 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 2005 Kawasaki ER5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 19,374 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 CN05 OWD, 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 21 years old, this Kawasaki ER5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CN05 OWD registered?

CN05 OWD is a 2005 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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