MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
12,944 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Centre Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)
Front Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear Brake component worn and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)
Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)
Rear Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)
Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Rear tyre valve cap missing
Tight spots in chain
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear tyre valve cap missing
Tight spots in chain
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear brake has slight run out.
How Reliable is the Kawasaki ER5?
Based on 65,763 MOT tests across 6,087 vehicles.
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R98 TLX is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 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 R98 TLX, 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 R98 TLX registered?
R98 TLX is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R98 TLX safe to buy?
The MOT history for R98 TLX shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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