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S401 AWL

1999 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

75,976 mi
Last recorded75,976 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki ER522,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS401 AWL
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2013 75,976 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 75,965 miles

Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 74,036 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 74,036 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Fail 16 Jul 2012 73,980 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 73,980 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 73,828 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 73,280 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 71,826 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 27 Mar 2009 71,825 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front brake master cylinder cap damaged

handle bar switch gears slightley loose

Pass 6 Sep 2007 69,804 miles

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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S401 AWL is a 1999 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue 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 S401 AWL, 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 S401 AWL registered?

S401 AWL is a 1999 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 8 January 1999.

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