MOT Status
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42,711 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
REAR SUSPENSION SLIGHTLY STIFF
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
REAR SUSPENSION SLIGHTLY STIFF
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Exhaust slightly noisey
Chain guard missing
Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i))
Chain guard missing
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki ER5?
Based on 65,763 MOT tests across 6,087 vehicles.
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R329 YLK is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 R329 YLK, 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 R329 YLK registered?
R329 YLK is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 14 July 1998.
Is R329 YLK safe to buy?
The MOT history for R329 YLK shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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