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KJ03 AYD

2003 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,982 mi
Last recorded31,982 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ER519,595 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ03 AYD
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 31,982 miles

Rear swing arm slight rusty

Pass 7 Jul 2020 31,874 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort rear wheel brake drum has slight run out (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 30,703 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 28,816 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 26,832 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 24,889 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 23,322 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 21,198 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 21,198 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 19,649 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 20 Jul 2013 19,649 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 18,465 miles

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 16,614 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2011 16,614 miles

Nearside Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Nearside Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 15,662 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 2 Jul 2010 15,662 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 15,106 miles

cush drive rubbers worn slightly

Pass 18 Jun 2008 14,537 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 14,418 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 11,131 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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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KJ03 AYD is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 KJ03 AYD, 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 KJ03 AYD registered?

KJ03 AYD is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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