MOT Status
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33,989 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened swingarm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))
frame and swing arm rusted
swing arm slight rust
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
centre exhaust rusted
centre exhaust rusted
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
exhaust condition
Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
front brake hose condition
swing arm rusted
Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))
Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)
Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
front brake hose condition
swing arm rusted
Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki ER5?
Based on 65,763 MOT tests across 6,087 vehicles.
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R956 ESX is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 R956 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.
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What year was R956 ESX registered?
R956 ESX is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 18 November 1997.
Is R956 ESX safe to buy?
The MOT history for R956 ESX shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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