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FN53 BSU

2003 Kawasaki ER5

Gold Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2022
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,810 mi
Last recorded48,810 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ER519,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 BSU
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 12 Aug 2021 48,810 miles

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close needs doing asap (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 46,803 miles

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

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 40,232 miles

Front brake master cylinder screw missing

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 32,705 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 30,811 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front started to crack tread pattern

Pass 13 May 2016 27,989 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 26,627 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 25,480 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 20,499 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 11,572 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 6,720 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 5,360 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 4,151 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 3,220 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 2,186 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 1,709 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 BSU is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5 in Gold with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 FN53 BSU, 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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FN53 BSU is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 13 September 2003.

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