MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
40,878 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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slight play in rear cushdrive rubbers
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Drive chain sprocket slightly loose Slight play on cush drive rubbers (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
nail in rear tyre
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki ER5?
Based on 65,763 MOT tests across 6,087 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R179 LJU is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 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 R179 LJU, 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 R179 LJU registered?
R179 LJU is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R179 LJU safe to buy?
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