MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
36,207 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Centre Front Upper Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Centre Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Centre Front Upper Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Nearside Front Upper Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front Upper Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)
Offside Rear Lower Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to excessive wear (3.2.A1i)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki ER5?
Based on 65,763 MOT tests across 6,087 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R147 TFL 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 78.6%.
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 R147 TFL, 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 R147 TFL registered?
R147 TFL is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 23 June 1998.
Is R147 TFL safe to buy?
The MOT history for R147 TFL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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