MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
41,988 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre is Date Stamped 2003
Rear Tyre is Cracked & Perished
Side Stand Missing at time of test
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Wheel spindle locking device ineffective (5.2.1 (d))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre is Date Stamped 2003
Rear Tyre is Cracked & Perished
Side Stand Missing at time of test
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
radiator grille insecure
radiator grille insecure
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
slight damage to nearside stanchion at dust seal
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Chain guard missing
Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to maladjustment (3.2.A1i)
Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)
rear brake drum oval
How Reliable is the Kawasaki ER5?
Based on 65,763 MOT tests across 6,087 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R217 KSO is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 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 R217 KSO, 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 R217 KSO registered?
R217 KSO is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R217 KSO safe to buy?
The MOT history for R217 KSO shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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