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DN03 PVF

2003 Kawasaki ER5

Green Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

34,624 mi
Last recorded34,624 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ER519,595 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 PVF
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 34,624 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 28,502 miles

Exhaust noisy aftermarket silencer (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 26 May 2023 28,499 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy aftermarket silencer (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2022 25,551 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2021 22,655 miles

Exhaust noisy aftermarket silencer fitted (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 20,205 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 20,205 miles

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

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected throttle not returning (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 24 May 2019 17,176 miles

Exhaust noisy aftermarket silencer fitted (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 22 May 2019 17,176 miles

Front Brake lever insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Position lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))

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

Exhaust noisy aftermarket silencer fitted (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 24 May 2018 13,720 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 11,761 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 11,436 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 11,358 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 11,358 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 6,259 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 5,859 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 5,213 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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DN03 PVF is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5 in Green with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DN03 PVF, 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 DN03 PVF registered?

DN03 PVF is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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