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YN03 EBV

2003 Kawasaki ER5

Gold Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

38,800 mi
Last recorded38,800 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ER519,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN03 EBV
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 38,800 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 37,564 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 36,470 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 9 Feb 2015 36,470 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 28 Jan 2015 36,333 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

rear rack loose

Pass 29 Jan 2014 28,283 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 25,248 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 39,135 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 38,445 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 33,233 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 24,686 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 10 Feb 2009 24,686 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 21,073 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 15,380 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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YN03 EBV is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5 in Gold with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YN03 EBV, 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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YN03 EBV is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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