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YJ03 EOY

2003 Kawasaki ER5

Purple Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

26,070 mi
Last recorded26,070 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ER519,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 EOY
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2018 26,070 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 24,314 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 22,892 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 19,240 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 17,211 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 15,883 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 14,627 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 14,627 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 8,427 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 8,259 miles

although rear brake still showing deflection, is now within exceptable limits

Fail 15 Mar 2007 82,550 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 8,213 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 8,209 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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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YJ03 EOY is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5 in Purple with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YJ03 EOY, 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 YJ03 EOY registered?

YJ03 EOY is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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