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GK03 LGL

2003 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

17,772 mi
Last recorded17,772 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ER519,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK03 LGL
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2016 17,772 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 10,273 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 56,568 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 45,174 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 24,501 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 24,501 miles

Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 13,017 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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GK03 LGL is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GK03 LGL, 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 GK03 LGL registered?

GK03 LGL is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 15 August 2003.

Is GK03 LGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK03 LGL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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