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AY03 ODP

2003 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

31,295 mi
Last recorded31,295 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ER519,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 ODP
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 31,295 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 31,015 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 30,269 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Front tyre aged.

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 29,274 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive Cush drive is slightly worn. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 19 Apr 2023 29,245 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy Excessively notchy. (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive Cush drive is slightly worn. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 28,623 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

play in rear cush drive

slight play in rear wheel

Fail 19 Apr 2022 28,623 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

play in rear cush drive

slight play in rear wheel

Pass 13 Apr 2021 27,714 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2020 26,862 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 25,823 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 23,938 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 20,829 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 20,829 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2016 17,800 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 13,932 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 10,768 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 6,362 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 6,018 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 5,663 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 4,856 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 4,834 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 ODP is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ODP, 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 ODP registered?

AY03 ODP is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 14 August 2003.

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