MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,470 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
clutch lever replaced with mole grips
front tyre under-inflated
drive chain slackness
wear to rear cush drive
Problem starting the bike due to very low batt
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
rear brake drum is oval
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain slightly loose (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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R942 TAU is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R942 TAU, 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.
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What year was R942 TAU registered?
R942 TAU is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 8 August 1997.
Is R942 TAU safe to buy?
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