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FN03 HVW

2003 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,154 mi
Last recorded40,154 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ER519,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN03 HVW
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 40,154 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 40,154 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 40,143 miles

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect rear suspension not damping (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 40,134 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play sprocket (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 40,115 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 40,115 miles

Front wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust has part of the system missing bike does not start,hydraulic locked. exhaust system not tested for leaks (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation rubber split (4.1.2c)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick fully wound up on adjustment (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel locks rollers,but pedal presses way to far to achieve lock. (3.1.3b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess play in cush drive rubbers excessive as well as carrier bearing (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly bike does not start,throttle not tested (6.2.1f)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged rubber lightly cracked (4.1.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

sidestand pivot slightly loose,slightly worn

Pass 25 Oct 2011 35,847 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 32,656 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 29,033 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 24,762 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 18,878 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 11,652 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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FN03 HVW is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FN03 HVW, 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 FN03 HVW registered?

FN03 HVW is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 20 August 2003.

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The MOT history for FN03 HVW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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