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YN03 WGE

2003 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

46,348 mi
Last recorded46,348 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ER519,595 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN03 WGE
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 46,348 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 42,951 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 41,908 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

front brake slightly spongy

rear brake sticking slightly

Fail 18 May 2012 38,601 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 18 May 2012 38,601 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 34,862 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 34,862 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 32,313 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 32,310 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 27,684 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 21,730 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 17,023 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 10,114 miles

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

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

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

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 WGE is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue 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 YN03 WGE, 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 YN03 WGE registered?

YN03 WGE is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 12 June 2003.

Is YN03 WGE safe to buy?

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