MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
39,259 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Poor reserve travel to front brake lever
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Poor reserve travel to front brake lever
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front Brake lever pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS
Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)
Nearside Front Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)
Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki ER5?
Based on 65,763 MOT tests across 6,087 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R133 GRO is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5 in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1998 Kawasaki ER5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 25,438 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 R133 GRO, 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 28 years old, this Kawasaki ER5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R133 GRO registered?
R133 GRO is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 16 May 1998.
Is R133 GRO safe to buy?
The MOT history for R133 GRO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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