MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
37,100 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki ER5?
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R242 CVG is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 R242 CVG, 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 R242 CVG registered?
R242 CVG is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 14 April 1998.
Is R242 CVG safe to buy?
The MOT history for R242 CVG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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