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R163 OCD

1997 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

39,252 mi
Last recorded39,252 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ER526,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR163 OCD
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 39,252 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both fork oil seals (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2017 38,955 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 38,080 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 May 2014 29,338 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 28,610 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 28,034 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 27,317 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 7 May 2010 26,547 miles

throttle doesnt snap shut.

Pass 29 Apr 2009 25,874 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 May 2008 25,266 miles

drive chain has tight spot.

Pass 25 Apr 2007 23,067 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 23,067 miles

Front wheel spindle loose (2.3.5a)

Rear wheel spindle loose (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 21,022 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ER5?

Based on 65,763 MOT tests across 6,087 vehicles.

81.2%
Pass Rate
1,017
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
6,087
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,027
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 880
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 668
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 589
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 550
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R163 OCD is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki ER5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 26,076 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 OCD, 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 29 years old, this Kawasaki ER5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R163 OCD registered?

R163 OCD is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 12 December 1997.

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