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LF03 NSU

2003 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,205 mi
Last recorded39,205 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ER519,595 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 NSU
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 39,205 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 38,799 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 May 2021 37,309 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 8 May 2021 37,302 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear suspension stiff

Pass 26 Jan 2019 37,058 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 79,774 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 79,770 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2016 76,554 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 74,692 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 69,889 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 67,305 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 63,630 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 54,086 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2011 54,077 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 44,808 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 36,442 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 32,821 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 30,072 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 30,072 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 9 May 2006 25,798 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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LF03 NSU 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 LF03 NSU, 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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LF03 NSU is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 3 May 2003.

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