MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
40,170 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Tyre worn close to the legal limit legal today depth gauge shows 1mm (5.2.3 (e))
clutch operation is very stiff
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Central Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Central Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Central Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Nail in rear tyre
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Offside Rear suspension component slightly bent (2.4.A.1a)
Offside Rear suspension component slightly bent (2.4.A.1a)
Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki ER5?
Based on 65,763 MOT tests across 6,087 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R214 JGU is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.
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 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 R214 JGU, 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 R214 JGU registered?
R214 JGU is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 27 April 1998.
Is R214 JGU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R214 JGU shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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