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WX03 CZS

2003 Kawasaki ER5

White Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

41,178 mi
Last recorded41,178 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ER519,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX03 CZS
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2022 41,178 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly loose cush drive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 3 Dec 2022 41,178 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level screw missing from top plate (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake lever insecure loose nut (1.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Horn not working missing (7.7 (a))

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly loose cush drive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 41,178 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake at end of travel (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear cush drive has free play

Pass 14 Jul 2020 38,365 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 38,021 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 38,021 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Position lamp not working side lamp (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 37,541 miles

Central Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded swing arm (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

cush drive rubbers worn

Fail 13 Apr 2018 37,541 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Central Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded swing arm (6.1.1a)

cush drive rubbers worn

Pass 20 Jan 2017 36,722 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

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

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded sawing arm (6.1.1a)

Rear cush drive has slight free play

Pass 18 Aug 2015 36,322 miles

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 36,322 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 35,970 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 35,209 miles

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

Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 35,209 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 34,377 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 34,377 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 28 Jul 2011 30,139 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 30,139 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 27,446 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 27,446 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 25,155 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 25,155 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 21,082 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 21,082 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 17,052 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 16,992 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 13,942 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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WX03 CZS is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5 in White with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 WX03 CZS, 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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WX03 CZS is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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