MOT Status
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48,804 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal. (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal. (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
Front Stop lamp not working switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Rear Brake pedal mounting insecure (3.1.2a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
front brake pads are starting to break up
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)
rear foot brake long travel
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
rear foot brake long travel
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Kawasaki ER5?
Based on 65,763 MOT tests across 6,087 vehicles.
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X493 BAM is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5 in Green with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
Across all 2000 Kawasaki ER5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 22,632 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 X493 BAM, 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 26 years old, this Kawasaki ER5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was X493 BAM registered?
X493 BAM is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 4 September 2000.
Is X493 BAM safe to buy?
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