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BV53 BYX

2003 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

30,128 mi
Last recorded30,128 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ER519,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 BYX
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2021 30,128 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2020 29,930 miles
Fail 2 May 2020 29,930 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 29,596 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 29,596 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Fail 18 Dec 2017 29,592 miles

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)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 28,658 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 28,658 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 24,867 miles

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)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 24,867 miles

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)

Fail 22 May 2013 24,866 miles

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)

Pass 10 May 2011 18,237 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 18,237 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 18,229 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 16,096 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 9,897 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 8,857 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 8,346 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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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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BV53 BYX is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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