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AY03 HZN

2003 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

43,463 mi
Last recorded43,463 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ER519,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 HZN
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 43,463 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear Road spring corroded both rear shock springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

drive chain rusty and dry

Pass 10 Nov 2020 43,130 miles

Chain & fork legs corroded

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 43,130 miles

Direction indicator likely to become detached L/H - F & R (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Footrest insecure R/H rear passenger - angled down (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake drum significantly and obviously worn Binding intermittently - when turned by hand & on brake tester (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected Pivot siezed (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.0 mm thick Shoe wear indicator - indicating shoes worn out (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released Front & rear operated (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

R/H mirror missing - only stem remaining, chain / fork legs corroded & centre stand pivot partially siezed

Pass 5 Jun 2019 42,440 miles

Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light R & L front indicator lens temporarily secured with tape (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake Brake drum distorted (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 41,498 miles

Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired L/H/F indicator lens secured with tape (1.5.3a)

Front tyre has slight cracks in sidewalls - no ply or cords exposed

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 39,487 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 39,201 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 36,239 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear cush drive rubbers slightly worn.

Pass 26 Jun 2012 35,440 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 32,771 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 32,745 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 28,878 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 25,448 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2008 20,161 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 17,570 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 14,593 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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AY03 HZN is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AY03 HZN, 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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What year was AY03 HZN registered?

AY03 HZN is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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