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T126 JBP

1999 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

63,293 mi
Last recorded63,293 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki ER522,725 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT126 JBP
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2019 63,293 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 58,508 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 13 Dec 2012 58,505 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2011 49,987 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 49,987 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 49,765 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 37,251 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 36,513 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 36,513 miles

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

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 32,460 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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T126 JBP is a 1999 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 T126 JBP, 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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T126 JBP is a 1999 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 6 April 1999.

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