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41,578 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))
Stop lamp not working Rear brake application. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Stop lamp not working Rear brake application. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Sprocket carrier worn
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))
Steering rough.
Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies Both front & rear brake application. (1.3.1a)
Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
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))
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Brake lever is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)
Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
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X873 NWY is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 X873 NWY, 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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X873 NWY is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 12 October 2000.
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