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S545 SCV

1999 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,062 mi
Last recorded39,062 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki ER522,725 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS545 SCV
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 39,062 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 39,055 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 36,543 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 36,543 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure split pin missing (6.2.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 33,501 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 33,501 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 33,490 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

chain has tight spot

Pass 14 Jan 2014 25,148 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 24,087 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 23,407 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 22,562 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 20,308 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 19,736 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 17,772 miles

throttle action slightly stiff

Pass 17 Jun 2006 15,926 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 15,926 miles

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

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

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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S545 SCV is a 1999 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S545 SCV, 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 S545 SCV registered?

S545 SCV is a 1999 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 10 January 1999.

Is S545 SCV safe to buy?

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