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LK53 EBA

2003 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

17,058 mi
Last recorded17,058 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ER519,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 EBA
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 17,058 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 17,058 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil Leaking badly (2.3.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 15,530 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 15,530 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 13,362 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 13,362 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2012 10,962 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 10,684 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 10,291 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 8,750 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 7,193 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 5,206 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 3,429 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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LK53 EBA is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EBA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LK53 EBA registered?

LK53 EBA is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 5 September 2003.

Is LK53 EBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK53 EBA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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