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EU53 EPA

2003 Kawasaki ER5

Yellow Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,056 mi
Last recorded15,056 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ER519,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 EPA
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 5 Jul 2025 15,056 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 14,499 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy very slighty notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 14,160 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 13,394 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 12,939 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 25 May 2019 12,863 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 3 Jun 2018 12,655 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 12,340 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 11,885 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2015 11,259 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2014 10,200 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 5 May 2013 9,123 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2012 7,962 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2011 7,331 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 6,645 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 4,273 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 2,180 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 1,606 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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EU53 EPA is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5 in Yellow with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EU53 EPA, 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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EU53 EPA is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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