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MX03 RDU

2003 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

72,049 mi
Last recorded72,049 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ER519,595 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX03 RDU
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2019 72,049 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 72,049 miles

All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 71,163 miles

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

rear shocks stiff

Pass 7 Nov 2017 68,711 miles

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

rear hub is oval

rear shocks stiff

Fail 7 Nov 2017 68,711 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly sticks (6.2.1f)

rear hub is oval

rear shocks stiff

Pass 14 Nov 2016 68,396 miles

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

rear shocks stiff

Fail 9 Nov 2016 68,333 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Position lamp switch insecure throttle housing loose (1.1.4b) DANGEROUS

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged loose ()

rear shocks stiff

Pass 18 Nov 2015 67,146 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

rear shocks stiff

Fail 18 Nov 2015 67,146 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

rear shocks stiff

Front Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 64,960 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 64,954 miles

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 62,513 miles

rear shocks stiff

Fail 2 Oct 2013 62,502 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

play in gear lever

rear shocks stiff

Pass 13 Oct 2012 52,630 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

steering slightly misaligned

Fail 8 Oct 2012 52,624 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 46,491 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

slight play in rear suspension

Pass 1 Aug 2009 37,826 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 26,275 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 12,390 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 12,390 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 8,552 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2007 8,552 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 3,886 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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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MX03 RDU is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 MX03 RDU, 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 MX03 RDU registered?

MX03 RDU is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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