MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
467,798 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive Has tight spots in its circumference. (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear wheel cush drive has freeplay but not excessive
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing Split pin missing (2.4.A.2b)
Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering side panels (2.1.2e)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Offside Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)
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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R23 EGK is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
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 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 R23 EGK, 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 R23 EGK registered?
R23 EGK is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 13 September 1997.
Is R23 EGK safe to buy?
The MOT history for R23 EGK shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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