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YJ03 TNL

2003 Kawasaki ER5

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

35,199 mi
Last recorded35,199 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ER519,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 TNL
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 35,199 miles

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))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2025 35,199 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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))

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

Pass 18 May 2024 28,037 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 18 May 2024 28,037 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 24 May 2023 25,860 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 25,210 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 May 2021 24,562 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy slightly notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 23,793 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 23,736 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 23,610 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 23,292 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 23,292 miles

Rear Brake component is excessively corroded brake arm sticking on (3.1.5)

Pass 1 Apr 2015
Fail 1 Apr 2015

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 21,802 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 20,794 miles

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))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 8 Mar 2012 20,028 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

rear tyre has a strange cut in but is not deep

Pass 8 Mar 2012 20,028 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

rear tyre has a strange cut in but is not deep

Pass 21 Mar 2011 14,971 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 10,365 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

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

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 4,981 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 3,806 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 3,548 miles

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

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 TNL is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5 in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YJ03 TNL, 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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YJ03 TNL is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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