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FJ55 VLR

2005 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

13,979 mi
Last recorded13,979 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki ER519,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ55 VLR
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 13,979 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 12,922 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 12,569 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 11,754 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 20 Jul 2019 11,754 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 9,657 miles

Front tyre vavle damaged

Rear tyre valve damaged

Pass 21 Jul 2017 7,903 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 6,177 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 5,393 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 49,920 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 4,050 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 3,550 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 2,553 miles

Oil leak

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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FJ55 VLR is a 2005 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 FJ55 VLR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJ55 VLR registered?

FJ55 VLR is a 2005 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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The MOT history for FJ55 VLR shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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