MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
34,355 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
motor bike has no mirrors fitted
Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
motor bike has no mirrors fitted
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
offside indicator flashing faster than the nearside
Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Centre Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively 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 TEW is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 TEW, 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 TEW registered?
R385 TEW is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 19 May 1998.
Is R385 TEW safe to buy?
The MOT history for R385 TEW shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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