MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,445 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Front brake binding slighty, frees off with movement
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
front brake sticking on
Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Kawasaki ER5?
Based on 65,763 MOT tests across 6,087 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R223 ONW is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5 in Bronze with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 R223 ONW, 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 R223 ONW registered?
R223 ONW is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 8 April 1998.
Is R223 ONW safe to buy?
The MOT history for R223 ONW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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