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LJ03 JVH

2003 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,045 mi
Last recorded89,045 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ER519,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 JVH
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 89,045 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 May 2019 89,045 miles

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

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 85,640 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 81,896 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 81,896 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 49,000 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 75,770 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 75,770 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 71,519 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 65,001 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 57,944 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 50,959 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 50,959 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 44,679 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 37,940 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 31,011 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 24,186 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 17,100 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 JVH is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LJ03 JVH, 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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LJ03 JVH is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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