MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
37,273 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front front tyre has slight perishing in tread
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki ER5?
Based on 65,763 MOT tests across 6,087 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S499 SEL is a 1999 Kawasaki ER5 in Green with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 S499 SEL, 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 S499 SEL registered?
S499 SEL is a 1999 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 February 1999.
Is S499 SEL safe to buy?
The MOT history for S499 SEL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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