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DK53 YXU

2003 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

70,351 mi
Last recorded70,351 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ER519,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 YXU
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2021 70,351 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing suspension hard (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2021 70,340 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing suspension hard (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2021 70,330 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing suspension hard (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 65,064 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing very stiff damping (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 65,059 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel more than one fixing missing spacer missing or wheel bearing collapse (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel fixing missing (single fixing) spindle pinch bolt nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing very stiff damping (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 65,055 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Chain rusty and has tight links

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 60,358 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 53,649 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 51,141 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 51,134 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2016 48,777 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 48,747 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2015 46,602 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 43,883 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 42,069 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 39,785 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 38,203 miles

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 36,544 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 36,521 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 34,912 miles

rear brake showing slight fluctuation on brake tester

Pass 16 Nov 2007 29,891 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 21,186 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 YXU is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DK53 YXU, 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 YXU is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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