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DK53 YAH

2003 Kawasaki ER5

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

22,555 mi
Last recorded22,555 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ER519,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 YAH
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2014 22,555 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 21,412 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2013 21,412 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 18,962 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 18,962 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 18,303 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 18,303 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 15,609 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2010 15,609 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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)

Fail 10 Aug 2009 13,428 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 10 Aug 2009 13,428 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 10,640 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 8,136 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 5,658 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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DK53 YAH is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5 in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DK53 YAH, 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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DK53 YAH is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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