MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
45,968 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))
Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Offside Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)
Offside Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki ER5?
Based on 65,763 MOT tests across 6,087 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R128 GMW is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
Across all 1997 Kawasaki ER5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 26,076 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 R128 GMW, 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 29 years old, this Kawasaki ER5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R128 GMW registered?
R128 GMW is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 December 1997.
Is R128 GMW safe to buy?
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