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KE03 OGA

2003 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

15,198 mi
Last recorded15,198 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ER519,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE03 OGA
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2023 15,198 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 14,826 miles

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

Drive chain slightly tight chain has some stiff links (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit visible tread wearing low in places (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2016 14,666 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 14,666 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Centre Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Offside Front Brake reaction bracket insecure inadequate locking device (3.2.A1j)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 14,561 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 14,151 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 14,151 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2012 11,428 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 11,428 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 8,553 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 7,181 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 5,277 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 4,195 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 4,109 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 3,647 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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KE03 OGA is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KE03 OGA, 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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KE03 OGA is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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