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LJ04 TEW

2004 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,997 mi
Last recorded63,997 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki ER518,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 TEW
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 63,997 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 54,508 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 51,145 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 51,145 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 42,024 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 35,589 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 35,336 miles

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2017 35,336 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 33,776 miles

Rear brakes noisy when applied

control 1 brake handle slightly bent

Fail 7 Sep 2016 33,776 miles

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

Rear brakes noisy when applied

control 1 brake handle slightly bent

Pass 11 Sep 2015 29,499 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 23,755 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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LJ04 TEW is a 2004 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LJ04 TEW, 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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What year was LJ04 TEW registered?

LJ04 TEW is a 2004 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 8 June 2004.

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