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YG52 PHY

2003 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,709 mi
Last recorded30,709 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ER519,595 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG52 PHY
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 30,709 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 30,709 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Offside bolt missing from exhaust but still secure

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

nearside headlight bolt loose but headlight still secure

Pass 17 Sep 2024 30,696 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 30,696 miles

Brake caliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2017 30,688 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 29,666 miles

Nearside Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 29,666 miles

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Nearside Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Nearside Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 28,718 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 26,393 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 42,528 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 36,683 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2009 32,075 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 32,075 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 27,268 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 20,552 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 14,900 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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YG52 PHY is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YG52 PHY, 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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What year was YG52 PHY registered?

YG52 PHY is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 8 February 2003.

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