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LK53 LMM

2003 Kawasaki ER5

Grey Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,388 mi
Last recorded54,388 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ER519,595 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 LMM
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 54,388 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 54,331 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 54,251 miles

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

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 21 Jul 2022 54,230 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2022 54,230 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component damaged and seriously weakened Shock Absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 54,143 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 53,922 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 53,922 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 53,668 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 52,731 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 50,360 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 47,293 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

rear tyre getting low

Fail 17 Jun 2016 47,848 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

rear tyre getting low

Pass 13 Jul 2015 45,219 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

play in cush drive

Fail 7 Jul 2015 45,215 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

play in cush drive

Fail 3 Jul 2014 35,445 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 35,445 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 31,667 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2012 27,060 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 27,060 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 23,060 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 17,254 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 17,254 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 15,510 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2010 15,510 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 7,548 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 2,680 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 2,358 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 LMM is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5 in Grey with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 LMM, 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 LMM registered?

LK53 LMM is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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