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BU03 LDN

2003 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

93,392 mi
Last recorded93,392 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ER519,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 LDN
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 93,392 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 87,048 miles

some movement on front brake caliper mounts

Pass 26 Jul 2016 45,676 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 45,676 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 43,148 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2015 43,148 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 37,923 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 37,923 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 36,550 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 36,550 miles

Front Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 31,520 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 26,814 miles

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

Nearside Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 24,288 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 24,288 miles

Front Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 22,542 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 20,369 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 18,504 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 16,668 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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BU03 LDN is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BU03 LDN, 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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BU03 LDN is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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