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DX53 DXU

2003 Kawasaki ER5

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,199 mi
Last recorded52,199 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ER519,595 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 DXU
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 52,199 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 52,199 miles

Brake clevis joint insecure rear brake torque arm pin missing (1.1.15 (c))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 50,945 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 33,385 miles

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

front brake dragging slightly

Pass 24 May 2008 33,277 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 27,834 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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DX53 DXU is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5 in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DX53 DXU, 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 DX53 DXU registered?

DX53 DXU is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 17 September 2003.

Is DX53 DXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX53 DXU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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