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T158 DUP

1999 Kawasaki ER5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

22,495 mi
Last recorded22,495 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2021
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki ER522,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT158 DUP
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2021 22,495 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2021 22,495 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2014 21,985 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 18,659 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 14,859 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 14,859 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 11,815 miles

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

brake lever bent

frame corroded at rear shocka top mounts

Fail 11 Aug 2011 11,798 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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))

brake lever bent

frame corroded at rear shocka top mounts

swinging arm corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2010 11,077 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 11,077 miles

Front Brake pipe union leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 9,894 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 8,866 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 7,646 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 6,553 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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T158 DUP is a 1999 Kawasaki ER5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 T158 DUP, 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 T158 DUP registered?

T158 DUP is a 1999 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 23 August 1999.

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