MOT Status
ValidMileage
48,957 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
rear tyres cracking in tread and side
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride chain (6.2.1h)
Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
slight brake bind on front brake
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
exhuast repaire noted
tyres under inflated
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
play in cush drive
How Reliable is the Kawasaki ER5?
Based on 65,763 MOT tests across 6,087 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R240 VYB is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.
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 R240 VYB, 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 R240 VYB registered?
R240 VYB is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R240 VYB safe to buy?
The MOT history for R240 VYB shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R240 VYB have outstanding finance?
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