MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,781 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
switchgear and controls modified
Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
switchgear and controls modified
Brake lever is short 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 shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
switchgear modified
throttle modified
Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Inner Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Nearside Front Brake component worn and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)
Centre Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)
Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
no mirrors fitted
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
excessive play in sprocket carrier bearing
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
operation of lights has been changed from original
rear brake operation slightly stiff
excessive play in sprocket carrier bearing
How Reliable is the Kawasaki ER5?
Based on 65,763 MOT tests across 6,087 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CN53 BWK is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5 in Yellow with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 CN53 BWK, 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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CN53 BWK is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 30 December 2003.
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