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EU03 GVG

2003 Kawasaki ER5

Pink Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

35,510 mi
Last recorded35,510 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ER519,595 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 GVG
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2003
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 35,510 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 34,509 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 32,756 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 32,462 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 32,373 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 32,373 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 32,206 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively FRONT BRAKES ONLY JUST PASSED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2020 32,206 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively FRONT BRAKES ONLY JUST PASSED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 32,647 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 31,024 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 16 May 2012 29,381 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 26,909 miles

cut in rear tyre tread no cords exposed

Fail 7 Jun 2011 26,909 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

cut in rear tyre tread no cords exposed

Pass 4 Jun 2010 26,275 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 16 May 2009 24,507 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 16,337 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 16,337 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 9,387 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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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EU03 GVG is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5 in Pink with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EU03 GVG, 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 EU03 GVG registered?

EU03 GVG is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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