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KE03 UCP

2003 Kawasaki ER5

Gold Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

34,892 mi
Last recorded34,892 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ER519,595 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE03 UCP
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 34,892 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear tyre unevenly worn

Fail 24 May 2017 34,892 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear tyre unevenly worn

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 30,714 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 25,954 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 25,954 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 24,595 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 24,592 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 15,627 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 15,627 miles

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 9,440 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 9,440 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Fail 23 Aug 2008 8,868 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 8,868 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2007 8,854 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 8,854 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 8 May 2006 8,428 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 8,428 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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 UCP is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5 in Gold with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 UCP, 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 UCP is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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