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FA04 LNR

2004 Kawasaki ER5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

31,345 mi
Last recorded31,345 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki ER518,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA04 LNR
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 31,345 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 30,459 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 30,166 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 29,713 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 29,191 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2021 29,191 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2013 16,223 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 13,738 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 13,684 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 12,535 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 12,329 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 11,199 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 10,533 miles

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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FA04 LNR is a 2004 Kawasaki ER5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FA04 LNR, 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 FA04 LNR registered?

FA04 LNR is a 2004 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 13 August 2004.

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