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KE53 NRJ

2004 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

22,057 mi
Last recorded22,057 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki ER518,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 NRJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 22,057 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 22,046 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 21,941 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 21,941 miles

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 21,245 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 19,763 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 19,763 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 17,543 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 17,163 miles

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

Central Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 17,163 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 16,237 miles

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

Central Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 14,711 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 14,711 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 13,107 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 10,788 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 9,029 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 9,029 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 7,501 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 7,501 miles

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

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2010 4,642 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 2,073 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 1,691 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 1,581 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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KE53 NRJ is a 2004 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 KE53 NRJ, 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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KE53 NRJ is a 2004 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 14 February 2004.

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