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LK53 DPZ

2003 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

20,589 mi
Last recorded20,589 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ER519,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 DPZ
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2022 20,589 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 20,168 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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 20 Jul 2019 19,680 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 20 Jul 2019 19,680 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 16,638 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2018 16,633 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 11,091 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 11,091 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 9,907 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 9,900 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 9,500 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 8,898 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 5,054 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 4,970 miles

Front Wheel damaged significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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 DPZ is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LK53 DPZ, 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 LK53 DPZ registered?

LK53 DPZ is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 4 October 2003.

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