2002 Kawasaki ER5 0.5L Petrol · SA02 VCV
2002 Kawasaki ER5 (0.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 53,070 miles. MOT expired on 24 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- KAWASAKI ER5
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,070 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SA02 VCV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/07/2024
- 53,070 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SA02 VCV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Kawasaki Er5 (SA02 VCV) between June 2023 and July 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Brake disc contaminated 'Squeeks' loudly on roller tester (1.1.14 (b))”; “Drive chain horseshoe locking device likely to become detached Pushes off easily by hand (6.1.7 (j) (ii))”; “Front Brake component insecure Brake pad pin insecure because retaining 'R' clip missing and pin not threaded (1.1.21 (c”.
SA02 VCV Mileage History
- 16/06/202352,409 mi
- 22/06/202352,409 mi
- 26/07/202453,070 mi+661 mi
- 26/07/202453,070 mi
Average of roughly 594 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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