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KE04 FWC

2004 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,492 mi
Last recorded48,492 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki ER518,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE04 FWC
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 48,492 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2024 48,491 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 48,397 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 47,433 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 46,383 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 43,808 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 42,218 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2013 42,217 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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 28 May 2012 38,240 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 33,808 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 29,210 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 29,210 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 24,664 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2009 24,664 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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 23 Jun 2008 19,491 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 23 Jun 2008 19,491 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 14,111 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 14,110 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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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KE04 FWC is a 2004 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KE04 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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KE04 FWC is a 2004 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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