Kawasaki ER5 MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

6.3 points below the fleet average of 86.5%. The examples tested do not cover a wide enough spread of ages and mileages to compare fairly against the rest of the fleet, so no rank is claimed; the failure record below stands on its own.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Kawasaki ER5 tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely19.3%

   22 occurrences

2. 2.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution14.0%

   16 occurrences

3. 3.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements8.8%

   10 occurrences

4. 4.A lamp missing or inoperative8.8%

   10 occurrences

5. 5.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake7.9%

   9 occurrences

6. 6.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning7.0%

   8 occurrences

7. 7.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn7.0%

   8 occurrences

8. 8.A tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre7.0%

   8 occurrences

9. 9.A wheel spindle locking device missing or ineffective6.1%

   7 occurrences

10. 10.A stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released6.1%

    7 occurrences

11. 11.A footrest missing or insecure4.4%

    5 occurrences

12. 12.Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar4.4%

    5 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Kawasaki ER5 tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution8.1%

   73 tests

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements6.5%

   59 tests

3. 3.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted5.5%

   50 tests

4. 4.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely5.4%

   49 tests

5. 5.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn4.1%

   37 tests

6. 6.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play3.6%

   32 tests

7. 7.Exhaust system leaking or insecure3.1%

   28 tests

8. 8.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn2.7%

   24 tests

What gets tested

The ER5 fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

28,322

Test classes

class 2: 900 · class 1: 1

Compare within the range

Other Kawasaki motorcycles

• Kawasaki ZX89.7%
• Kawasaki ZR88.3%
• Kawasaki EX84.4%
• Kawasaki ER87.2%
• Kawasaki ZX-6R81.4% raw
• Kawasaki KLE87.5%
• All Kawasaki motorcycles

Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Kawasaki ER5?

80.2% unadjusted, from 901 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Kawasaki ER5 fail its MOT on?

"A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely" is recorded in 19.3% of failed Kawasaki ER5 tests, followed by "Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution" (14.0%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Kawasaki ER5 usually have at its MOT?

28,322 miles on average across every age tested, so a description of the fleet rather than an annual figure. Motorcycle mileages are low and vary enormously with use; a commuter bike and a weekend bike of the same age can differ by a factor of ten.