CarVerify

Free Car Check

GR53 ZZM

2004 Kawasaki ER5

Red Petrol 499cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,920 mi
Last recorded24,920 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki ER518,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kawasaki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR53 ZZM
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 24,920 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 20,375 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 20,364 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 20,361 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 18,797 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 18,796 miles

Central Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 9,308 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 9,261 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
Full Kawasaki ER5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GR53 ZZM is a 2004 Kawasaki ER5 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 GR53 ZZM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GR53 ZZM?

You can check the full history of GR53 ZZM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GR53 ZZM registered?

GR53 ZZM is a 2004 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is GR53 ZZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR53 ZZM shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GR53 ZZM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GR53 ZZM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.