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CN03 VYE

2003 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

14,982 mi
Last recorded14,982 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ER519,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 VYE
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 14,982 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Jul 2025 14,982 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 10,720 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 9,842 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 7,079 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 6,891 miles
Pass 9 May 2020 6,620 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 22 May 2019 6,543 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 6,543 miles

Front Stop lamp not working front brake light switch not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2018 5,959 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 5,319 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2017 5,319 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 5,210 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 3,539 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 2,161 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 2,154 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 2,151 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 2,145 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 2,137 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 2,131 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 2,050 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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CN03 VYE is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CN03 VYE, 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 CN03 VYE registered?

CN03 VYE is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 22 July 2003.

Is CN03 VYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CN03 VYE shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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