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WX53 CUO

2003 Kawasaki ER5

Green Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

46,780 mi
Last recorded46,780 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ER519,595 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 CUO
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 46,780 miles

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

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

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 May 2019 46,764 miles

Drive chain worn to excess seized links etc (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swinging arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 44,678 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3C2d.)

Fail 9 May 2018 44,670 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Upper Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Upper Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 20 May 2017 43,378 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3C2d.)

Pass 31 May 2016 40,697 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

cush drive rubbers worn

Pass 24 Mar 2015 37,738 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3C2d.)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 31,828 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3C2d.)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 28,775 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3C2d.)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 28,775 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3C2d.)

Pass 6 Apr 2012 24,808 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2012 24,808 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 23,198 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 22,766 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 19,642 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 13 Nov 2007 18,277 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 16,024 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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WX53 CUO is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5 in Green with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WX53 CUO, 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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WX53 CUO is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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