Kawasaki ER5

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 498 cc

T403 SMRMOT history

T403 SMR is a grey petrol Kawasaki ER5 first used on 14 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Apr 2026 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 50,920 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Apr 2026
Mileage
50,920 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2025
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,223 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T403 SMR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kawasaki
Model
ER5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
498 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T403 SMR was last recorded at 50,920 miles on 22 Apr 2025, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,905 miles · 12 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
1,223 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 50,920 miles
  • 2024 – 50,890 miles
  • 2022 – 49,691 miles
  • 2016 – 49,574 miles
  • 2013 – 48,810 miles
  • 2012 – 47,504 miles
  • 2011 – 45,577 miles
  • 2010 – 42,690 miles
  • 2009 – 41,501 miles
  • 2008 – 36,133 miles
  • 2006 – 27,730 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,920 miles
  • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Drive chain slightly rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Upper Motorcycle structure slightly corroded shock mountings (6.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

18 tests since 5 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,920 miles (+15)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    50,920 miles
    Test number
    179470637435
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

  2. Fail50,905 miles (+15)2 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,905 miles
    Test number
    479748837731
    • DangerousRiders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousThrottle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

  3. Pass50,890 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    50,890 miles
    Test number
    540986861481
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly rusty

  4. Fail50,889 miles (+1,198)2 major2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,889 miles
    Test number
    180493313165
    • MajorRear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Rear tyre not fitted in accordance with sidewall instructions - wrong rotation (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorRear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testFront Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly rusty

  5. Pass49,691 miles (+117)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    49,691 miles
    Test number
    125280401478
    • MinorDirection indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass49,574 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    49,574 miles
    Test number
    436804311293
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Motorcycle structure slightly corroded shock mountings (6.1.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

  7. Fail49,574 miles (+764)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,574 miles
    Test number
    961505312400
    • FailureFront shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Motorcycle structure slightly corroded shock mountings (6.1.1a)

  8. Pass48,810 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    48,810 miles
    Test number
    557860633128
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
    • NoteCentre stand XS play

  9. Fail48,810 miles (+64)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,810 miles
    Test number
    155324123101
    • FailureRear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
    • NoteCentre stand XS play

  10. Fail48,746 miles (+1,242)1 dangerous5 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,746 miles
    Test number
    886350113173
    • DangerousHandlebar grips damaged !
    • FailureFront Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
    • FailureRear Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
    • AdvisoryFront Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
    • NoteIndicators damaged & repaired

  11. Pass47,504 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    47,504 miles
    Test number
    669392922107
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  12. Fail47,504 miles (+1,927)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,504 miles
    Test number
    445206912139
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  13. Pass45,577 miles (+2,887)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    45,577 miles
    Test number
    476132301186
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

  14. Pass42,690 miles (+1,189)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    42,690 miles
    Test number
    170403390476
    • AdvisoryFront Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

  15. Pass41,501 miles (+5,368)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    41,501 miles
    Test number
    783467699052
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

  16. Pass36,133 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    36,133 miles
    Test number
    750675908184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail36,133 miles (+8,403)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,133 miles
    Test number
    982975908164
    • Repaired at testRear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

  18. Pass27,730 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2007
    Odometer
    27,730 miles
    Test number
    241235226108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T403 SMR

Does T403 SMR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T403 SMR expired on 21 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T403 SMR?
The MOT on T403 SMR expired on 21 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T403 SMR done?
T403 SMR was recorded at 50,920 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2025, an average of 1,223 miles a year.
Has T403 SMR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T403 SMR has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on T403 SMR ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T403 SMR find?
T403 SMR passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2025 with 1 minor defect: all direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute.

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