MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
44,955 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
rear brake drom slightly eliptical.
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)
Front Floor brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3C2d.)
Rear Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)
Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))
Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)
rear sprocket cush drive is badly worn
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.2)
Offside Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)
Rear Drive chain excessively 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 OTH is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 R26 OTH, 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 R26 OTH registered?
R26 OTH is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 24 October 1997.
Is R26 OTH safe to buy?
The MOT history for R26 OTH shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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