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FJ04 FWH

2004 Kawasaki ER5

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,801 mi
Last recorded27,801 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki ER518,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ04 FWH
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 27,801 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 27,799 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 27,427 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 26,840 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 26,189 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 25,210 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 25,117 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 23,884 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 17,917 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 17,917 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

rear brake slightly stiff to operate

Pass 30 Mar 2010 13,358 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2010 13,358 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 8,910 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2009 8,901 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 5,307 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 4,532 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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FJ04 FWH is a 2004 Kawasaki ER5 in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 FJ04 FWH, 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 FJ04 FWH registered?

FJ04 FWH is a 2004 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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