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T156 XDE

1999 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

9,261 mi
Last recorded9,261 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki ER522,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT156 XDE
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 9,261 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 8,970 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 8,250 miles

Front Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 7,622 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 7,189 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 6,510 miles

Rear Road spring corroded n/s o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

frame has light corrosion

Pass 25 May 2018 6,295 miles

frame has light corroded

front wheel has a slight bind

rear springs a corroded n/s o/s

Pass 19 May 2017 6,195 miles

all frame and suspension components has light corrosion

Pass 23 May 2016 6,157 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 6,136 miles

all rear suspension components has light corrosion frame has light corrosion

Pass 17 May 2014 6,012 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 6,012 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 23 May 2013 5,985 miles

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

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

Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

frame is corroded

frunt tyre is perishing

rear number plate is deteriating

rear shock mounts corroded on frame

Pass 14 May 2012 5,883 miles

Front Upper Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Nearside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Offside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

front tyre starting to perish

Fail 14 May 2012 5,883 miles

Front Upper Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Nearside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Offside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

front tyre starting to perish

Pass 4 May 2011 5,735 miles

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

Front Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

exhaust system corroded

frame slightly corroded through out

rear coil springs corroded

rear sub frame corroded

unable to fully inspect frame as plastic covers fitted

Pass 27 May 2010 5,448 miles

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Fail 27 May 2010 5,448 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 30 May 2009 4,896 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 4,053 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 3,262 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2006 3,050 miles

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

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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T156 XDE is a 1999 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 T156 XDE, 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 T156 XDE registered?

T156 XDE is a 1999 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 3 August 1999.

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