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FD52 EFL

2003 Kawasaki ER5

Turquoise Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,776 mi
Last recorded54,776 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ER519,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 EFL
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2003
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 54,776 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 54,695 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 53,902 miles

Offside Front Throttle slow to return at the last part of rotation

Pass 17 Jan 2020 53,173 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 51,954 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 46,510 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 42,398 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 39,945 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 39,857 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 28,277 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 28,273 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 26,775 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 25,748 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 25,748 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 25,656 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 24,908 miles

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 Mar 2008 23,501 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 16,499 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 16,499 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 10,837 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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FD52 EFL is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5 in Turquoise with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FD52 EFL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FD52 EFL registered?

FD52 EFL is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 4 January 2003.

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