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EU04 NBL

2004 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

29,163 mi
Last recorded29,163 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki ER518,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU04 NBL
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 29,163 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 28,279 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 28,115 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 281,115 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2019 26,811 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively Slight run out (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 24,768 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 20,467 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 20,072 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 18,745 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 18,745 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 18,693 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 18,636 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 18,612 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 18,418 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 18,418 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 17,140 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 17,053 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 16,808 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 16,483 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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EU04 NBL is a 2004 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2004 Kawasaki ER5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 18,240 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 EU04 NBL, 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 22 years old, this Kawasaki ER5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EU04 NBL registered?

EU04 NBL is a 2004 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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