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WX03 JXW

2003 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

34,797 mi
Last recorded34,797 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ER519,595 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX03 JXW
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 34,797 miles

Front tyre perished

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 30,614 miles

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

Drive chain rivet link poorly fitted.

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly loose Cush area. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 30,614 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre incorrect because a radial tyre is fitted to the front and a cross-ply or bias belted tyre fitted to the rear (5.2.3 (a))

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

Drive chain rivet link poorly fitted.

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly loose Cush area. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Slight cracking in tread of front tyre.

Pass 7 Jun 2022 29,863 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 29,669 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 28,452 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 26,532 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 24,511 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 22,401 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 22,401 miles

Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 20,227 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 18,191 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 16,069 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 16,069 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2011 13,919 miles

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 13,919 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 11,720 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 9,729 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 9,729 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 8,547 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 6,952 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 5,368 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 JXW is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 JXW, 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 JXW is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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