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R263 THH

1997 Kawasaki ER5

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,636 mi
Last recorded22,636 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ER526,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR263 THH
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2014 22,636 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 21,756 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 24 Nov 2012 21,756 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2011 18,458 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

surface rust on front disc

Pass 12 Oct 2010 17,898 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 11 Oct 2010 17,898 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2007 17,605 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 16,028 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ER5?

Based on 65,763 MOT tests across 6,087 vehicles.

81.2%
Pass Rate
1,017
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
6,087
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,027
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 880
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 668
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 589
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 550
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R263 THH is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5 in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R263 THH, 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 R263 THH registered?

R263 THH is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 November 1997.

Is R263 THH safe to buy?

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