MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
24,265 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust silencer has been repaired.
Fork stanchions pitted.
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front tyre worn.
Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Oil leak
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki ER5?
Based on 65,763 MOT tests across 6,087 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R246 TPO is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 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 R246 TPO, 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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R246 TPO is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 15 October 1997.
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