MOT Status
ValidMileage
60,757 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki ER5?
Based on 65,763 MOT tests across 6,087 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LK53 LMJ is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 LMJ, 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 LMJ registered?
LK53 LMJ is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 14 November 2003.
Is LK53 LMJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for LK53 LMJ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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