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T146 BBY

1999 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

37,734 mi
Last recorded37,734 miles
Recorded on11 May 2019
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki ER522,725 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT146 BBY
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2019 37,734 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 36,665 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 35,668 miles

Rear shock stiffer than standard

Pass 11 May 2016 33,941 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 32,065 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 28,045 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 28,018 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 26,678 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 23,763 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 20,553 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 17,230 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 13,164 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 8,788 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 4,968 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 1,207 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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T146 BBY is a 1999 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 T146 BBY, 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 T146 BBY registered?

T146 BBY is a 1999 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 14 April 1999.

Is T146 BBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for T146 BBY shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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