MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
30,128 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Drive chain sprocket excessively loose cush drive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen glass not seated correctly (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Position lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))
Front brake feels spongy
passenger grab rail loose
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)
Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride rear axle split pin (6.2.1h)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear Wheel Cush Drive Rubbers Have Slight Free Play
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play sprocket carrier (2.4.A.2c)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Front Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Centre Front Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)
Centre Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Centre Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Offside Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki ER5?
Based on 65,763 MOT tests across 6,087 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BV53 BYX is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 BV53 BYX, 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 BV53 BYX registered?
BV53 BYX is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 14 November 2003.
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