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FN53 BHZ

2003 Kawasaki ER5

Yellow Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

44,474 mi
Last recorded44,474 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ER519,595 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 BHZ
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2014 44,474 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 44,380 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 38,796 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2012 35,772 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 34,238 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 32,384 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 21,590 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 14,698 miles

rear brake travel long

Pass 5 Oct 2007 11,102 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 7,225 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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FN53 BHZ is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5 in Yellow with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FN53 BHZ, 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 FN53 BHZ registered?

FN53 BHZ is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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