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LF03 XVT

2003 Kawasaki ER5

Yellow Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

25,051 mi
Last recorded25,051 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ER519,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 XVT
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 25,051 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 25,051 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 22,565 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 20,738 miles

Rear fairing broken.

Pass 2 Jul 2015 18,306 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 17,009 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 17,009 miles

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

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

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 14,929 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 9,714 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 9,425 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 8,270 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 7,112 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 5,887 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 5,075 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 4,156 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 2,324 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 XVT is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5 in Yellow with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 XVT, 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 LF03 XVT registered?

LF03 XVT is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 20 June 2003.

Is LF03 XVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF03 XVT shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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