MOT Status
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33,366 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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
Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
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)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is LK53 LNJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for LK53 LNJ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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