MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,091 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
clock set slightly insecure
rh clock lamp not working
Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
clock set slightly insecure
rh clock lamp not working
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
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 suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)
Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
clock set slightly insecure
rh clock lamp not working
Nearside Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
speedo clock set insecure
How Reliable is the Kawasaki ER5?
Based on 65,763 MOT tests across 6,087 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R378 UFJ is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R378 UFJ, 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 R378 UFJ registered?
R378 UFJ is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 31 March 1998.
Is R378 UFJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for R378 UFJ shows 12 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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