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LK53 LNJ

2003 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,366 mi
Last recorded33,366 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ER519,595 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 LNJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 33,366 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 33,366 miles

Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement rear brake arm seized (1.1.15 (e))

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 32,677 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 32,677 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 32,032 miles

Central Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear swing arm corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Outer Rear tyre has very slight cracking

Rear Road spring corroded Both rear rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Rear exhaust held with jubilee clip

Pass 4 Oct 2018 31,133 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 30,880 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 29,699 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

R/H handle bar switch gear loose

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 26,189 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 8 Mar 2010 26,189 miles

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 19,088 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 13 Mar 2009 19,088 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 17,060 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 17,060 miles

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 12,712 miles

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

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 LNJ is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LNJ, 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 LNJ registered?

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

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