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DX53 DZF

2003 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

58,557 mi
Last recorded58,557 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ER519,595 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 DZF
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2013 58,557 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 58,552 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 56,984 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 56,531 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 55,356 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 53,444 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 53,444 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 51,334 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 43,888 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 35,154 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 28,629 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 DZF is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DX53 DZF, 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 DZF registered?

DX53 DZF is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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