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S918 GWW

1999 Kawasaki ER5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,747 mi
Last recorded36,747 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki ER522,725 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS918 GWW
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2013 36,747 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2013 36,747 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 32,525 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 32,521 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 30,704 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 28,440 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 24,768 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 19,758 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 19,738 miles

Front Fork yoke deformed (2.1.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly component excessively bent (2.3.1)

Offside Front Front suspension assembly component excessively bent (2.3.1)

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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S918 GWW is a 1999 Kawasaki ER5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 S918 GWW, 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 S918 GWW registered?

S918 GWW is a 1999 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 5 January 1999.

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