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BJ03 LSL

2003 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

30,743 mi
Last recorded30,743 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ER519,595 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 LSL
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2021 30,743 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2021 30,743 miles

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

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 14 Feb 2012 29,406 miles

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

Offside Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

advise strip and inspect rear sprocket carrier bearing

Pass 28 Jan 2011 22,350 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 22,350 miles

Brake lever excessively corroded (3.2.A1c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.C1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2009 15,989 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 13,934 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3C2d.)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 7,414 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 3,721 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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BJ03 LSL is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BJ03 LSL, 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 BJ03 LSL registered?

BJ03 LSL is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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