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S160 XCR

1999 Kawasaki ER5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

17,877 mi
Last recorded17,877 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2021
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki ER522,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS160 XCR
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2021 17,877 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 15,830 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 14,799 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 14,799 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2015 14,788 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 19 Sep 2015 14,788 miles

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride rear spindle split pin missing (6.2.1h)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 14,491 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

gear lever bent

handlebars slightly bent

Fail 11 Nov 2011 14,480 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.3) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Front Brake lining(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Front suspension assembly component excessively bent (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2007 11,360 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 11,360 miles

Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2006 7,072 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ER5?

Based on 65,763 MOT tests across 6,087 vehicles.

81.2%
Pass Rate
1,017
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
6,087
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,027
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 880
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 668
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 589
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 550
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S160 XCR is a 1999 Kawasaki ER5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1999 Kawasaki ER5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 22,725 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 S160 XCR, 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 27 years old, this Kawasaki ER5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S160 XCR registered?

S160 XCR is a 1999 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 6 January 1999.

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