MOT Status
ValidMileage
34,151 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Upper Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Tyre incorrect because a radial tyre is fitted to the front and a cross-ply or bias belted tyre fitted to the rear (5.2.3 (a))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Upper Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Offside Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake component is severely distorted (3.1.5)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Kawasaki ER5?
Based on 65,763 MOT tests across 6,087 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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X498 HBE is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5 in Grey with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 X498 HBE, 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 X498 HBE registered?
X498 HBE is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 4 September 2000.
Is X498 HBE safe to buy?
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