MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
26,675 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
cush drive rubbers worn
split in the off side, side wall of the rear tyre
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)
cush drive rubbers worn
split in the off side, side wall of the rear tyre
Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki ER5?
Based on 65,763 MOT tests across 6,087 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R997 VRD is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 R997 VRD, 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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How do I check the history of R997 VRD?
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What year was R997 VRD registered?
R997 VRD is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R997 VRD safe to buy?
The MOT history for R997 VRD shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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