MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
39,345 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki ER5?
Based on 65,763 MOT tests across 6,087 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R220 JGU is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5 in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R220 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 R220 JGU registered?
R220 JGU is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 2 May 1998.
Is R220 JGU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R220 JGU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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