MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
5,468 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Indicator tell tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
exhaust deteriorated
front fender mssing
some led`s in rear light / brake light not working
All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Footrest insecure offside mounting bracket (6.2.12 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
exhaust deteriorated
front fender mssing
some led`s in rear light / brake light not working
Offside Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
exhaust heavily repaired
front fender missing
motorcycle in generally poor condition
oil leak
rear sprocket cush drive rubbers worn
Brake component insecure rear brake adjuster not fitted correctly (1.1.21 (c))
Brake component insecure rear brake anchor arm bolt split pin missing (1.1.21 (c))
Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))
Offside Lower Fork yoke insecure fork pinch bolt loose (2.2.2 (d) (i))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect angle (0.1 (d))
Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Throttle operating incorrectly throttle housing loose (6.2.7 (a) (i))
Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
front fender missing
Offside Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
exhaust heavily repaired
motorcycle in generally poor condition
oil leak
rear sprocket cush drive rubbers worn
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Rear tyre is showing signs of perishing
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear suspension bush has slight free play Swingarm (2.4.A2a(i))
Slight cracking in front tyre
Slight cracking in rear tyre
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Kawasaki ER5?
Based on 65,763 MOT tests across 6,087 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R342 NRU is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 R342 NRU, 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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R342 NRU is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 20 March 1998.
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