MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
17,877 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
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))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
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)
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
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
Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is S160 XCR safe to buy?
The MOT history for S160 XCR shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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