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DF03 NWA

2003 Kawasaki ER5

Yellow Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

37,450 mi
Last recorded37,450 miles
Recorded on30 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ER519,595 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 NWA
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2020 37,450 miles
Fail 30 May 2020 37,450 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 35,110 miles

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

speedometer background light not working

Pass 8 Sep 2017 28,822 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 28,822 miles

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

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 26,123 miles

Nearside Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Offside Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

rear number plate has a small crack

Pass 8 Apr 2015 26,118 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Nearside Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

clock illumination lights inop

clutch lever shortened

o/s/r foot rest falls over-center

rear registration plate slightly cracked but still secure

Fail 8 Apr 2015 26,118 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Nearside Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

clock illumination lights inop

clutch lever shortened

o/s/r foot rest falls over-center

rear registration plate slightly cracked but still secure

Pass 26 Feb 2014 26,118 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

advise slight number plate damage

Fail 22 Aug 2013 26,118 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 24,111 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 27 Jun 2012 24,111 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 20 May 2011 23,859 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 22,027 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 22,027 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Fail 24 Apr 2010 22,020 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

drive chain dry

Pass 9 Mar 2009 18,624 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 15,636 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 8,283 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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DF03 NWA is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5 in Yellow with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DF03 NWA, 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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DF03 NWA is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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