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LJ03 VWL

2003 Kawasaki ER5

Yellow Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

53,808 mi
Last recorded53,808 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ER519,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 VWL
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2013 53,808 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 53,736 miles

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))

Pass 21 Jul 2012 49,558 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2012 49,450 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 45,168 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 39,604 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 39,604 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 34,939 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 34,939 miles

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)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 29,746 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 29,660 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2007 25,441 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 25,441 miles

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)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 19,550 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 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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LJ03 VWL is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 8 March 2003.

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