MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
14,189 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Oil leak
Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki ER5?
Based on 65,763 MOT tests across 6,087 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R199 FOO is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 1998 Kawasaki ER5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 25,438 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 R199 FOO, 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 28 years old, this Kawasaki ER5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R199 FOO registered?
R199 FOO is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 13 February 1998.
Is R199 FOO safe to buy?
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