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BU03 OMD

2003 Kawasaki ER5

Gold Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

13,712 mi
Last recorded13,712 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ER519,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 OMD
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 13,712 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 26 Oct 2024 13,699 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 13,248 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 13,248 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake component insecure LOCKING DEVICE MISSING FROM TORQUE ARM (1.1.21 (c))

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 11,248 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 11,248 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 8,837 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 6,495 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 3,637 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2019 3,637 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 May 2018 3,365 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 3,365 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 3,243 miles

chian rusty advise attention.

Pass 11 Apr 2007 2,520 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 1,925 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 OMD 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 66.7%.

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 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 OMD, 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 BU03 OMD registered?

BU03 OMD is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 5 April 2003.

Is BU03 OMD safe to buy?

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