MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,044 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
non standard exhaust fitted
Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
non standard exhaust fitted
Front Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki ER5?
Based on 65,763 MOT tests across 6,087 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R283 JBJ is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R283 JBJ, 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 R283 JBJ registered?
R283 JBJ is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 13 September 1997.
Is R283 JBJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for R283 JBJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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