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DX03 BCY

2003 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

52,278 mi
Last recorded52,278 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ER519,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 BCY
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 52,278 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 52,278 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 52,277 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 51,112 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 50,204 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 48,933 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 48,927 miles

Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 15 May 2013 48,838 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 48,833 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 47,581 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 45,696 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 43,689 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 42,508 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 40,323 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 37,113 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 29,479 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

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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DX03 BCY is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DX03 BCY, 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 DX03 BCY registered?

DX03 BCY is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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