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DK03 FYE

2003 Kawasaki ER5

Yellow Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,393 mi
Last recorded45,393 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ER519,595 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 FYE
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 45,393 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on joint between front pipe and silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Nov 2025 45,391 miles

Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on joint between front pipe and silencer (6.1.2 (a))

wires rubbing on steering ,

Pass 28 Feb 2023 43,974 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 43,974 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 40,407 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 37,310 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Fork seals deteriorated

Front Tyre perished

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 37,301 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Fork seals deteriorated

Front Tyre perished

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 May 2015 37,290 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

slight cracking on side wall of the rear tyre

Pass 30 May 2014 37,173 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 37,173 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2013 37,071 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 37,071 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 21 May 2012 35,741 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 17 May 2011 31,601 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 28,025 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 22,802 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 16,959 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 16,959 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Fail 26 May 2007 12,179 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 26 May 2007 12,179 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 9,268 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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DK03 FYE is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5 in Yellow with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DK03 FYE, 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 DK03 FYE registered?

DK03 FYE is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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