MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
19,962 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
headlamp taped for correct beam image
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki ER5?
Based on 65,763 MOT tests across 6,087 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R256 ADV is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5 in Orange with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 R256 ADV, 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 R256 ADV registered?
R256 ADV is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 23 August 1997.
Is R256 ADV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R256 ADV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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