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EU04 WFC

2004 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

47,129 mi
Last recorded47,129 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki ER518,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU04 WFC
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 47,129 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 46,145 miles

Engine oil level over filled

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre 14 years old and near limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Fork stantion corroded

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre 14 years old and on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Sprocket bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 46,145 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Engine oil level over filled

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre 14 years old and near limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fork stantion corroded

Offside Front Exhaust manifold bolt missing

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre 14 years old and on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Sprocket bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre pressures low

Pass 7 Nov 2022 45,452 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2022 45,452 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 44,007 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 43,107 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 43,091 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 43,029 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 42,987 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 42,526 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 41,925 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 41,431 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 39,983 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 38,684 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2011 28,002 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 28,002 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 25,347 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 22,645 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 18,219 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 18,219 miles

Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 11,157 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 WFC is a 2004 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WFC, 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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EU04 WFC is a 2004 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 14 April 2004.

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