Kawasaki ER-5
Real ownership data from 6,121 UK ER-5 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common ER-5 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Corrosion | major | 28.3% |
| Fluid leaks | dangerous | 10.3% |
| Wheels | major | 8.9% |
| Frame and structure | dangerous | 4.2% |
| Fuel system | major | 3% |
| Lights and indicators | dangerous | 3% |
| Electrical | minor | 2.2% |
| Brakes | minor | 1.4% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is frame and structure.
ER-5 mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| YearYear | MedianMedian mileage | Mi/yrMiles/year | MOT passFirst-time pass | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 5 | 9,490 mi | 744 | 93.33% |
| 2007 | 99 | 26,176 mi | 1,360 | 82.15% |
| 2006 | 152 | 26,189 mi | 1,478 | 81.01% |
| 2005 | 188 | 25,254 mi | 1,672 | 80.97% |
| 2004 | 177 | 25,607 mi | 1,700 | 78.32% |
| 2003 | 475 | 27,286 mi | 1,665 | 79.19% |
| 2002 | 708 | 27,406 mi | 1,401 | 79.48% |
| 2001 | 877 | 27,346 mi | 1,345 | 78.5% |
| 2000 | 847 | 28,572 mi | 1,322 | 78.37% |
| 1999 | 848 | 28,028 mi | 1,155 | 76.86% |
| 1998 | 835 | 29,829 mi | 1,200 | 76.8% |
| 1997 | 840 | 30,250 mi | 1,090 | 76.57% |
| 1996 | 60 | 32,126 mi | 1,221 | 74.36% |
ER-5 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki ER-5?
Across 6,121 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are corrosion (28.3% of all recorded faults), fluid leaks (10.3% of all recorded faults), wheels (8.9% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki ER-5?
The median Kawasaki ER-5 in the UK has covered 28,344 miles, and typically rides about 1,322 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 18,248 and 39,866 miles.
Is the Kawasaki ER-5 reliable?
78.18% of Kawasaki ER-5 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.01 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 6,121 Kawasaki ER-5 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.