MOT Status
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66,304 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))
Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))
Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Nearside Rear badly worn
Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Nearside Rear badly worn
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
handelbars slightley bent
Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Chain guard missing
crack in number plate
cracking in tread of rear tyre
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Rear reflector on motorcycle dirty and function impaired (1.4.2a)
Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Chain guard missing
crack in number plate
cracking in tread of rear tyre
Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to maladjustment (3.2.A1i)
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS
Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Chain guard missing
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Handlebar slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
speedometer not illuminated
Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Handlebar slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6.2)
Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Rear reflector on motorcycle dirty and function impaired (1.4.2a)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
speedometer not illuminated
Centre Front Upper Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Centre Rear Lower Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Nearside Front Lower Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Nearside Rear Lower Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki ER5?
Based on 65,763 MOT tests across 6,087 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R203 OEL is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 R203 OEL, 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 R203 OEL registered?
R203 OEL is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 8 May 1998.
Is R203 OEL safe to buy?
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