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R939 ESX

1997 Kawasaki ER5

Grey Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

34,402 mi
Last recorded34,402 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ER526,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR939 ESX
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2011 34,402 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

flashers repaired with taped

rear brake lever sticky

rear swing arm corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2010 32,062 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

clutch lever travel

rear brake lever travel

rear tyre wear

throttle tight

Fail 12 Jun 2009 50,071 miles

Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

drive chain tight spots

Pass 12 Jun 2009 50,071 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

drive chain tight spots

Pass 25 Apr 2007 47,235 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 42,458 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 42,458 miles

Centre Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ER5?

Based on 65,763 MOT tests across 6,087 vehicles.

81.2%
Pass Rate
1,017
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
6,087
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,027
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 880
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 668
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 589
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 550
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R939 ESX is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5 in Grey with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki ER5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 26,076 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 R939 ESX, 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 29 years old, this Kawasaki ER5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R939 ESX registered?

R939 ESX is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R939 ESX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R939 ESX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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