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S650 MOJ

1999 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

20,748 mi
Last recorded20,748 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki ER522,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS650 MOJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 20,748 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 20,748 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Stop lamp missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 36,990 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 6 Apr 2024 36,990 miles

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 31,133 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 31,069 miles

Both front and rear tyres starting to go out of shape.

Both tyre valves starting to perish, but still secure.

Throttle slightly stiff in operation - but does return and is safe at this time.

Pass 3 Sep 2019 23,882 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 14,244 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 14,044 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 13,676 miles

Rear Rear brake squeals when applied advise check brake shoes

Pass 10 Sep 2015 13,393 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 13,191 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 12,498 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 11,808 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 11,011 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 10,271 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 9,303 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 8,572 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2007 7,764 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 7,121 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 6,512 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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S650 MOJ is a 1999 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S650 MOJ, 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 S650 MOJ registered?

S650 MOJ is a 1999 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 8 February 1999.

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The MOT history for S650 MOJ shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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