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LK53 DOJ

2003 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

28,101 mi
Last recorded28,101 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ER519,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 DOJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 28,101 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 27,270 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 27,270 miles

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 11 May 2018 24,799 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 9 May 2017 22,581 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 6 May 2016 20,452 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 18,017 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 14,495 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 12,105 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 27 Apr 2013 12,105 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 10,079 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 9,765 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 9,660 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 8,901 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 8,380 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 7,397 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 7,397 miles

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

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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LK53 DOJ is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LK53 DOJ, 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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LK53 DOJ is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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