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LK03 ODN

2003 Kawasaki ER5

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

24,073 mi
Last recorded24,073 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ER519,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 ODN
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 24,073 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 10 May 2022 22,758 miles

Front Front tyre perishing and showing cracks but no cord exposed

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 22,751 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 22,742 miles

Rear Tyre designed for front wheel use fitted to the rear wheel (5.2.3 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2015 22,720 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

rear tyre tread getting low

Pass 13 Jun 2014 22,512 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

tight spots in drive chain

Pass 14 Jun 2013 22,007 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

slight play in rear sprocket bearing

Fail 13 Jun 2013 21,987 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

slight play in rear sprocket bearing

Pass 26 May 2012 21,837 miles

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

slight play in rear sprocket bearing

some drive chain links dry and knotted

Pass 27 May 2011 20,699 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2010 17,601 miles

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

slight play in rear sprocket bearing

Fail 14 May 2010 17,601 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

slight play in rear sprocket bearing

Pass 12 May 2009 12,225 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 8,436 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 8,436 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Pass 10 May 2007 7,756 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 7,756 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nail in rear tyre

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2006 6,882 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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LK03 ODN is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5 in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LK03 ODN, 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 LK03 ODN registered?

LK03 ODN is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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