MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
42,306 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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S178 XTW is a 1999 Kawasaki ER5 in Green with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 S178 XTW, 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 S178 XTW registered?
S178 XTW is a 1999 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 22 February 1999.
Is S178 XTW safe to buy?
The MOT history for S178 XTW shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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