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LK03 WFU

2003 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,175 mi
Last recorded57,175 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ER519,595 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 WFU
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 57,175 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2025 55,009 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly loose cush drive worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 54,998 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 52,927 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 51,333 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 50,377 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 50,224 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2020 50,224 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 50,217 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 49,966 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 48,777 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 48,777 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 44,690 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 44,690 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 38,597 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 38,597 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 20 Jul 2013 34,619 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 32,171 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 32,168 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 1 Jun 2011 27,433 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 23,257 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2009 19,236 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 15,651 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2007 10,920 miles

front tyre is starting to perish.

Pass 2 Jun 2006 4,348 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 WFU is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WFU, 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 WFU registered?

LK03 WFU is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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