MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
24,163 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear Nail in tyre ()
no mirrors fitted
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
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
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
Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)
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)
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)
Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
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)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki ER5?
Based on 65,763 MOT tests across 6,087 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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How do I check the history of LJ53 OVK?
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What year was LJ53 OVK registered?
LJ53 OVK is a 2004 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 5 January 2004.
Is LJ53 OVK safe to buy?
The MOT history for LJ53 OVK shows 20 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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