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LV52 RZF

2003 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,229 mi
Last recorded54,229 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ER519,595 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV52 RZF
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2014 54,229 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 52,042 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 52,042 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 46,194 miles

slight play in rear sprocket bearing

Pass 26 Jan 2011 42,571 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 42,571 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 38,801 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 38,801 miles

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

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2009 38,313 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 35,495 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 18 Oct 2008 35,495 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 35,355 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 3 Oct 2007 35,355 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake pedal is inoperative (3.1.3c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 33,689 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 32,761 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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LV52 RZF is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue 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 LV52 RZF, 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 LV52 RZF registered?

LV52 RZF is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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