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WX53 YVK

2003 Kawasaki ER5

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

36,603 mi
Last recorded36,603 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ER519,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 YVK
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 36,603 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 28,260 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 21,034 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 21,034 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 13,562 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 8,103 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 7,181 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 6,074 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 5,831 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 5,629 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 5,232 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 4,935 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 4,342 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 YVK is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5 in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YVK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WX53 YVK registered?

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

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The MOT history for WX53 YVK shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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