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S512 TEW

1999 Kawasaki ER5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,584 mi
Last recorded59,584 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2019
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki ER522,725 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS512 TEW
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Dec 2019 59,584 miles

Drive chain worn to excess has several tight spots when rotated and hard for rear wheel to turn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Throttle operating incorrectly when turned to right rpm increases (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2019 57,682 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 57,680 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Footrest insecure pillion foot rest (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 55,966 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion BOTH (2.3.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 54,553 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 49,397 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey front down pipes (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated front down pipes (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 44,368 miles

rear brake at full adjustment

throttle stiff

Fail 31 Dec 2014 44,360 miles

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

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

Offside Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

rear brake adjustment to max

Pass 18 Dec 2013 39,368 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 34,991 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 34,991 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear brake Indicator outside of usable parameters but brake performance works well

Fail 24 Feb 2012 33,736 miles

Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 33,736 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 30,746 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 236,341 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 24,355 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 24,355 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 22,030 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 21,994 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 21,994 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 21,612 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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S512 TEW is a 1999 Kawasaki ER5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S512 TEW, 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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S512 TEW is a 1999 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 19 January 1999.

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