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GK53 FWC

2004 Kawasaki ER5

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

33,092 mi
Last recorded33,092 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki ER518,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 FWC
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 33,092 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 27,768 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 21,858 miles

chain rusty

cut to rear tyre (center tread) but not to cords

exhaust system in poor condition

light corrosion to front forks

Pass 19 May 2014 17,690 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 17,371 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 16,022 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 13,702 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 13,702 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 11,721 miles

rear tyre has perished sidewalls

Pass 10 Mar 2009 10,109 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2008 9,639 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 May 2007 8,570 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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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GK53 FWC is a 2004 Kawasaki ER5 in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GK53 FWC, 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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GK53 FWC is a 2004 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 28 February 2004.

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