MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
40,219 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
advise front sidelight inoperative
advise horn makes an audible noise but ok at time of test
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Front tyre has soap on wall
Rear foot peg is slightly bent
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain has seized links
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Front tyre has soap on wall
Rear foot peg is slightly bent
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
advise both front and rear tyre showing signs of perishing of the sidewall structure
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
advise reduced reserve travel on front brake
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Front Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Front Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)
Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)
Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.3a)
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki ER5?
Based on 65,763 MOT tests across 6,087 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R957 PAO is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 R957 PAO, 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 R957 PAO registered?
R957 PAO is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 2 August 1997.
Is R957 PAO safe to buy?
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