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EU03 MXD

2003 Kawasaki ER5

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

28,062 mi
Last recorded28,062 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ER519,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 MXD
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 28,062 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 27,505 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 27,268 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 25,766 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 23,746 miles

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 23,746 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 22,112 miles

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 19,778 miles

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

front tyre tread getting low

Pass 15 Oct 2014 16,739 miles

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 16,739 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 12,765 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2013 12,756 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 11,258 miles

Cush drive damper worn.

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front brake pads worn.

L/H Switch gear peg missing.

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 29 Jun 2012 11,255 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Cush drive damper worn.

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front brake pads worn.

L/H Switch gear peg missing.

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 9,838 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2011 9,838 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 5,455 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 5,369 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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EU03 MXD is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5 in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MXD, 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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EU03 MXD is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 22 April 2003.

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