MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,814 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Centre Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS
Centre Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake component has a poor repair (3.1.5)
Nearside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
clock cluster losse
How Reliable is the Kawasaki ER5?
Based on 65,763 MOT tests across 6,087 vehicles.
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R173 CVX is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
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 R173 CVX, 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 R173 CVX registered?
R173 CVX is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 November 1997.
Is R173 CVX safe to buy?
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