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LJ53 OVK

2004 Kawasaki ER5

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

24,163 mi
Last recorded24,163 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki ER518,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 OVK
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 24,163 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

no mirrors fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2018 24,163 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Nail in tyre ()

no mirrors fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2017 19,948 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 19,947 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 19,722 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 19,310 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 19,310 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Drive chain rusty

Pass 5 Apr 2014 18,502 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 18,502 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 17,590 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 17,590 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 16,613 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 15,307 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 13,863 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 13,863 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 11,629 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 11,629 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 9,599 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 9,599 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))

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 9 Dec 2006 7,307 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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LJ53 OVK is a 2004 Kawasaki ER5 in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2004 Kawasaki ER5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 18,240 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 LJ53 OVK, 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 22 years old, this Kawasaki ER5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LJ53 OVK registered?

LJ53 OVK is a 2004 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 5 January 2004.

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