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MF52 CLZ

2003 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

23,422 mi
Last recorded23,422 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ER519,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF52 CLZ
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 23,422 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 23,126 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 22,144 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 19,084 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 18,948 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 17,476 miles

Front right clock light not on

Pass 7 Apr 2018 14,098 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 14,098 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 7,694 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 7,631 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 7,549 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 7,549 miles

Centre Rear Upper Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 6,304 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 4,882 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 4,584 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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MF52 CLZ 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 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MF52 CLZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MF52 CLZ registered?

MF52 CLZ is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 24 February 2003.

Is MF52 CLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF52 CLZ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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