MOT Status
ValidMileage
39,426 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
front tyre perishing
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
front tyre perishing
Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))
Rear Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear rear tyre has cracking in side wall and between tread
clutch cable broken
rear brake arm seized
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki ER5?
Based on 65,763 MOT tests across 6,087 vehicles.
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R964 HDG is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 R964 HDG, 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 R964 HDG registered?
R964 HDG is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 25 September 1997.
Is R964 HDG safe to buy?
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