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MX03 YBT

2003 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

46,284 mi
Last recorded46,284 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ER519,595 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX03 YBT
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2022 46,284 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 46,284 miles

Rear Tyre fouling another component (5.2.3 (f))

Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

Pass 3 Jun 2016 45,277 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 43,467 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 41,134 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 8 May 2014 41,128 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 40,650 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2011 35,686 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2010 31,235 miles

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2010 31,235 miles

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

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2009 26,677 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 20,961 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 14,975 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 11,527 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 11,527 miles

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

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

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

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 YBT 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 73.3%.

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 YBT, 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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MX03 YBT is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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