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LJ53 OWP

2003 Kawasaki ER5

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

54,347 mi
Last recorded54,347 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ER519,595 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 OWP
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 54,347 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 53,042 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 53,042 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 50,772 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2020 49,120 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2020 49,063 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 46,440 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 46,437 miles

Front Wheel excessively distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 45,846 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 44,210 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 41,434 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 23 Apr 2015 41,434 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 39,649 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 36,616 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 31,275 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 31,275 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 28,530 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 26,960 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 25,158 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 24,493 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 22,250 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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LJ53 OWP is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5 in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LJ53 OWP, 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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LJ53 OWP is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 4 October 2003.

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