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2003 Kawasaki ER5

Gold Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

17,003 mi
Last recorded17,003 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ER519,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 CFU
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 17,003 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 16,901 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 16,231 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 15,824 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 14,822 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion very slight (2.3.3)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 14,822 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion very slight (2.3.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 8,586 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 16 Jan 2016 7,023 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 6,806 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 6,587 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 6,473 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 6,285 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 6,137 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 6,043 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 5,751 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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AY53 CFU is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5 in Gold with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 AY53 CFU, 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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AY53 CFU is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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