MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
59,380 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)
Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
unable to test front hub bearing due to binding front brake
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
front tyre low on air
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki ER5?
Based on 65,763 MOT tests across 6,087 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R26 MTL is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 R26 MTL, 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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How do I check the history of R26 MTL?
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What year was R26 MTL registered?
R26 MTL is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 15 April 1998.
Is R26 MTL safe to buy?
The MOT history for R26 MTL shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R26 MTL have outstanding finance?
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