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T129 RHC

1999 Kawasaki ER5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

32,965 mi
Last recorded32,965 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki ER522,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT129 RHC
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2012 32,965 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 28,138 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2011 28,138 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

Pass 25 May 2010 23,800 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 23,557 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Upper Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear accessory RACK loose on offside anchorage point

Pass 2 Jun 2007 23,557 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Nearside Upper Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear accessory RACK loose on offside anchorage point

Fail 18 May 2007 23,542 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 20,955 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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T129 RHC is a 1999 Kawasaki ER5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 T129 RHC, 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 T129 RHC registered?

T129 RHC is a 1999 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 21 May 1999.

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