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LJ03 FVU

2003 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

23,358 mi
Last recorded23,358 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ER519,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 FVU
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 23,358 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 22,601 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 22,237 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 20,297 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 20,282 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 18,690 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 17,612 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 15,619 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 14,270 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 14,270 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 11,639 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 9,932 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 9,113 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 8,307 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 7,597 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 5,688 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 4,940 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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LJ03 FVU is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LJ03 FVU, 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 LJ03 FVU registered?

LJ03 FVU is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is LJ03 FVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ03 FVU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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