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S499 SEL

1999 Kawasaki ER5

Green Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

37,273 mi
Last recorded37,273 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki ER522,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS499 SEL
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 37,273 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 37,146 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 37,146 miles

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))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 36,356 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 36,112 miles

Front front tyre has slight perishing in tread

Pass 8 Sep 2017 35,721 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 35,457 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 35,162 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 3 Jul 2014 34,982 miles

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)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 34,982 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 24,805 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 24,788 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 15,416 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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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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S499 SEL is a 1999 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 February 1999.

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