MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
38,328 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil FRONT LEFT FORK LEG HAS SLIGHT WEEP (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake excessively binding front brake binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil left hand fork leg seal weeping (5.3.2 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyre close to legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brakes slight bind
Rear Chain and sprocket slightly worn
Front Brakes slight bind
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Rear Chain and sprocket slightly worn
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
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)
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Rear suspension slightly stiff
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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R213 YAV is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1997 Kawasaki ER5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 26,076 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R213 YAV, 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 R213 YAV registered?
R213 YAV is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R213 YAV safe to buy?
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