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KJ03 AYE

2003 Kawasaki ER5

Green Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,778 mi
Last recorded42,778 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ER519,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ03 AYE
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 42,778 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 42,769 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 42,726 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 42,391 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 42,238 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 41,964 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 41,476 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 40,672 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 40,625 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 40,625 miles

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

Steering movement excessively rough with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 37,999 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 34,946 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 32,658 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Oil leak

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

Fail 12 Jul 2014 32,658 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

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

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 31,411 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 31,312 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Chain and sprockets worn.

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

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

Rear sprocket bearing possibly collapsed - excessive play on rear sprocket

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 28,406 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 26,689 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2011 26,689 miles

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

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 24,971 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 21,567 miles

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

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

Play in Rear sprocket carrier!

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 18,317 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 17,475 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2006 9,106 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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KJ03 AYE is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5 in Green with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KJ03 AYE, 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 AYE registered?

KJ03 AYE is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 7 June 2003.

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