MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
57,000 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)
Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)
Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki ER5?
Based on 65,763 MOT tests across 6,087 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R385 HTM is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 R385 HTM, 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 R385 HTM registered?
R385 HTM is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 16 June 1998.
Is R385 HTM safe to buy?
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