MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
37,794 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Outer Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up sprocket bearing (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)
Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))
Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Centre Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki ER5?
Based on 65,763 MOT tests across 6,087 vehicles.
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YJ53 ERK is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 YJ53 ERK, 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 YJ53 ERK registered?
YJ53 ERK is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 10 November 2003.
Is YJ53 ERK safe to buy?
The MOT history for YJ53 ERK shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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