2002 Kawasaki ER5 0.5L Petrol · CX02 FUW

The 2002 Kawasaki ER5 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 2 August 2025 at 10,612 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken five-year sequence of clean MOT results from 2021 through 2025. Recorded mileage sits at 10,612 miles against 24 years of age, an average of roughly 442 miles per year. The DVSA data shows minimal annual accumulation: 9,872 miles in August 2021, 10,014 in August 2022, 10,199 in August 2023, 10,446 in August 2024, and 10,612 in August 2025. No gaps or sudden jumps appear. The clean sheet across all entries means no advisories on tyres, brakes, suspension bushes, steering, or structural corrosion were ever raised by testers. A buyer should still arrange a physical inspection despite the spotless record. Low annual use over two decades suggests long standing periods, which commonly cause fork seal weeping, flat-spotted tyres, and pitting on brake discs or caliper seizure not always visible during a static MOT. The absence of flagged faults gives no evidence of neglect, yet the ER5's age means rubber components, coolant hoses, and the exhaust system warrant hands-on checks for perishing or internal rust. Given the consistent test passes and gentle mileage, prior keepers appear to have stored and maintained the machine with basic care. No recurring mechanical faults or structural risks emerge from the history. A pre-purchase look at chain tension, sprocket wear, and frame paint condition remains sensible on a bike of this vintage.