MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
46,514 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Handle bars bent to o/s
Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
How Reliable is the Kawasaki ER5?
Based on 65,763 MOT tests across 6,087 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S271 KLX is a 1999 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 S271 KLX, 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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How do I check the history of S271 KLX?
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What year was S271 KLX registered?
S271 KLX is a 1999 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 31 December 1999.
Is S271 KLX safe to buy?
The MOT history for S271 KLX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does S271 KLX have outstanding finance?
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