MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
40,522 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
How Reliable is the Kawasaki ER5?
Based on 65,763 MOT tests across 6,087 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S581 HGU is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5 in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
Across all 1998 Kawasaki ER5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 25,438 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 S581 HGU, 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 28 years old, this Kawasaki ER5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was S581 HGU registered?
S581 HGU is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 December 1998.
Is S581 HGU safe to buy?
The MOT history for S581 HGU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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