MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,351 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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)
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))
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))
rear brake showing slight fluctuation on brake tester
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki ER5?
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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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What year was DK53 YXU registered?
DK53 YXU is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 November 2003.
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