MOT Status
ValidMileage
80,244 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly loose slight paly in cush drive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls does not illuminate with rear brake control (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly loose slight paly in cush drive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
front brake binding slighte
Rear All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
front brake binding slighte
Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)
Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
exhaust some corrosoin
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
exhaust some corrosoin
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
front fork bolt poor
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki ER5?
Based on 65,763 MOT tests across 6,087 vehicles.
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R263 RSO is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5 in Green with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 R263 RSO, 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 R263 RSO registered?
R263 RSO is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 June 1998.
Is R263 RSO safe to buy?
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