MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
35,113 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyre is down to 1.6mm to 2mm in places (5.2.3 (e))
Front front tyre is cracking in the side walls and tread pattern
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
clutch needs adjusting
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
clutch needs adjusting
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)
Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
slight deterioration of number plate.
Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
headraces steering slightly notchy
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
headrace bearings slightly notchy.
Centre Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS
Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly tight (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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R158 RNK is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5 in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 R158 RNK, 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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R158 RNK is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 April 1998.
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