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LD52 AVZ

2003 Kawasaki ER5

Gold Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,751 mi
Last recorded25,751 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ER519,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD52 AVZ
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 25,751 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front tyre perished

Pass 13 Jan 2024 25,333 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 24,974 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2022 24,974 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 25 May 2021 24,626 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 21,572 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 21,572 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2007 21,542 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 17,564 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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LD52 AVZ is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5 in Gold with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LD52 AVZ, 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 LD52 AVZ registered?

LD52 AVZ is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 25 January 2003.

Is LD52 AVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD52 AVZ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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