MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,521 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
front brake disc worn
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to maladjustment (3.2.A1i)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))
Rear suspension component excessively corroded. (2.4.A.1a)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Nearside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Offside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki ER5?
Based on 65,763 MOT tests across 6,087 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R253 KSS is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 R253 KSS, 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 R253 KSS registered?
R253 KSS is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R253 KSS safe to buy?
The MOT history for R253 KSS shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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