MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
18,128 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki ER5?
Based on 65,763 MOT tests across 6,087 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R196 CGJ 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 100%.
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 R196 CGJ, 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 R196 CGJ?
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What year was R196 CGJ registered?
R196 CGJ is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R196 CGJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for R196 CGJ shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R196 CGJ have outstanding finance?
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