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FJ05 KOH

2005 Kawasaki ER5

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

32,168 mi
Last recorded32,168 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki ER519,374 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 KOH
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 32,168 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 31,984 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 31,780 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2017 31,777 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 31,773 miles

Offside Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride split pin rear brake arm missing (6.2.1h)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

speedo clocks loose

Pass 30 Oct 2015 31,417 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 30,095 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 25,061 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 25,061 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 20,555 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 19,940 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 18,039 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 15,359 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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FJ05 KOH is a 2005 Kawasaki ER5 in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 FJ05 KOH, 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 FJ05 KOH registered?

FJ05 KOH is a 2005 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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