MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
51,889 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fuel hose damaged but not to excess (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear of frame rusty but still serviceable
Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear of frame rusty but still serviceable
Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki ER5?
Based on 65,763 MOT tests across 6,087 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R270 WAM is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 R270 WAM, 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 R270 WAM registered?
R270 WAM is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 23 April 1998.
Is R270 WAM safe to buy?
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