MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
35,074 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil both (2.3.3)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride rivet link (6.2.1h)
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Rear sprocket nuts loose!
unable to check welding due to paint
Chain guard missing
Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)
Nearside Rear Upper Rear suspension has corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d)
Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)
Chain guard missing
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki ER5?
Based on 65,763 MOT tests across 6,087 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R255 YOP is a 1998 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 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 R255 YOP, 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 R255 YOP registered?
R255 YOP is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 8 April 1998.
Is R255 YOP safe to buy?
The MOT history for R255 YOP shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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