MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
23,101 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake lever is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Kawasaki ER5?
Based on 65,763 MOT tests across 6,087 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R163 FRL is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5 in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R163 FRL, 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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How do I check the history of R163 FRL?
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What year was R163 FRL registered?
R163 FRL is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 18 April 1998.
Is R163 FRL safe to buy?
The MOT history for R163 FRL shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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