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T130 RYA

1999 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,653 mi
Last recorded36,653 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki ER522,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT130 RYA
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 36,653 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 35,112 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 May 2024 31,973 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear brake plate lever slightly bent

Pass 19 May 2023 30,629 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 29,400 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 29,391 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 29,387 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 29,378 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 29,374 miles

Front disc rusty

Pass 1 Nov 2016 29,367 miles

Front disc rusty

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

Fail 28 Oct 2016 29,367 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Front disc rusty

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 29,363 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 28,153 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 27,222 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 26,315 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 26,209 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 25,587 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

handle bars slightly bent but does not affect the handling of the bike

Pass 26 Sep 2009 24,300 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 22,950 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 22,950 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 21,083 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2007 21,081 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2006 20,241 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 20,241 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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T130 RYA is a 1999 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T130 RYA, 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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T130 RYA is a 1999 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 May 1999.

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