MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
42,473 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
horn tone slightly poor
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)
Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)
Rear Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))
Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)
Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
drive chain very dry
Decelerometer brake test no brake control achieves an efficiency of 30% (3.3.E1a)
Front Decelerometer brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.E1d)
Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)
Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)
Rear Decelerometer brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.E1d)
drive chain very dry
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki ER5?
Based on 65,763 MOT tests across 6,087 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R145 VLL is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 R145 VLL, 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 R145 VLL registered?
R145 VLL is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 2 January 1998.
Is R145 VLL safe to buy?
The MOT history for R145 VLL shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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