MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
41,471 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Stop lamp not working break switch off foot pedal not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Horn not working horn not working replaced for new (7.7 (a) (ii))
Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Centre Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Centre Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)
Front 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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R188 OCY is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 R188 OCY, 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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How do I check the history of R188 OCY?
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What year was R188 OCY registered?
R188 OCY is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 22 August 1997.
Is R188 OCY safe to buy?
The MOT history for R188 OCY shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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