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FX53 GHD

2003 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

44,138 mi
Last recorded44,138 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ER519,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 GHD
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 44,138 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 44,033 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 43,023 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 42,151 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 41,782 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 41,221 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 41,046 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 38,917 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 36,632 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 33,111 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 28,199 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 26,603 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 18,653 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 13,071 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 12,203 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 11,119 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 9,868 miles

crack in numberplate

Pass 29 Oct 2010 8,564 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 7,110 miles

Nail in front tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2008 5,658 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 3,590 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 3,282 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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FX53 GHD is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 FX53 GHD, 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 FX53 GHD registered?

FX53 GHD is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 6 October 2003.

Is FX53 GHD safe to buy?

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