MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
46,879 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Front Upper Brake component insecure (1.1.21 (c))
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
headlamp loose at fixing points
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Headlamp insecure Bolt loose.nearside. (1.2.3b)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Floor brake test indicates a binding brake On front brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS
Floor brake test indicates a severely juddering brake On rear brake (3.3C2d.) DANGEROUS
Fuel system component leaking Fuel tap (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure Torque arm bolt securing nut,loose. (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Clutch lever action stiff.
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive Links starting to seize (6.2.1e)
Handlebars slightly misaligned.
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS
Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
front brake leaver end broke off
rear drive sprocket worn
throttle slight sticking
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
front brake leaver end broke off
rear drive sprocket worn
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
bolt missing chainguard.r/h front indicator slightly loose.
How Reliable is the Kawasaki ER5?
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R898 KNR is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 R898 KNR, 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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R898 KNR is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 22 August 1997.
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