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FG03 LZN

2003 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

59,140 mi
Last recorded59,140 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ER519,595 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 LZN
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2021 59,140 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 59,136 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 59,132 miles

Nearside Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation Brake light not working (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Battery loose.

Pass 29 May 2019 59,110 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 58,980 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 58,553 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2017 58,553 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 57,465 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 57,465 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 56,971 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 53,835 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2010 53,835 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 50,017 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 41,041 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 33,641 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 33,628 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 28,141 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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FG03 LZN is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FG03 LZN, 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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FG03 LZN is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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