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AU03 AHF

2003 Kawasaki ER5

Gold Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,537 mi
Last recorded21,537 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ER519,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 AHF
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2021 21,537 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect incorrect bulb fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Throttle operating incorrectly not releasing (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket so loose it is likely to fail Cush and bearing fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Chain guard missing ()

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 21,537 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 21,537 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

front brake appears spongey but brake performance satisfactory

Pass 3 Dec 2018 19,840 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 14,498 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 14,437 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 13,828 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 13,828 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 12,432 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 10,711 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 19 Jun 2006 8,458 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 8,458 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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AU03 AHF is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5 in Gold with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Kawasaki ER5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 19,595 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 AU03 AHF, 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 23 years old, this Kawasaki ER5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AU03 AHF is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 8 June 2003.

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