MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
53,808 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)
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))
Nail in rear tyre
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki ER5?
Based on 65,763 MOT tests across 6,087 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LJ03 VWL is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5 in Yellow with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 VWL, 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 VWL registered?
LJ03 VWL is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 8 March 2003.
Is LJ03 VWL safe to buy?
The MOT history for LJ03 VWL shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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