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EK03 KFA

2003 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

6 mi
Last recorded6 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ER519,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 KFA
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 6 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 6 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 47,145 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 40,976 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 34,178 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 29,392 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 26,009 miles

Chain guard missing

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

on front brake binding to limit

on front brake lever travel to limit

Fail 15 Jan 2010 26,009 miles

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear Upper Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

Chain guard missing

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

on front brake binding to limit

on front brake lever travel to limit

Pass 22 Dec 2008 20,410 miles

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Dec 2008 20,410 miles

Front Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2008 13,690 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 11,393 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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EK03 KFA is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EK03 KFA, 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 EK03 KFA registered?

EK03 KFA is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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