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GN03 RHK

2003 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

32,671 mi
Last recorded32,671 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ER519,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 RHK
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2023 32,671 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 32,661 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2022 32,623 miles

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

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 30,598 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 30,048 miles

Direction indicator light intensity reduced o/s rear slightly obscured (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 29,264 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 28,385 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded including swingarm (6.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 27,322 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. swingarm (2.4.A.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

rear brake reaction bracket slightly corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2016 27,322 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. swingarm (2.4.A.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

rear brake reaction bracket slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2015 26,770 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 26,770 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 26,195 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 24,956 miles

Chain guard lightly rubbing (6.2.1c)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 22,931 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 21,100 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 11 Feb 2011 21,100 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 19,534 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 12 Feb 2010 19,534 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 17,171 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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GN03 RHK is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 GN03 RHK, 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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GN03 RHK is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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