MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
34,172 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
off/s rear brake pedal was sticking on/ but has now been lobricated
Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
off/s rear brake pedal was sticking on/ but has now been lobricated
How Reliable is the Kawasaki ER5?
Based on 65,763 MOT tests across 6,087 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S896 TCF is a 1999 Kawasaki ER5 in Green with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 S896 TCF, 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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S896 TCF is a 1999 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 12 February 1999.
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