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T160 LKG

1999 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

22,372 mi
Last recorded22,372 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2018
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki ER522,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT160 LKG
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2018 22,372 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive slight play in bearing (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front very little reserve travel in front brake lever

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged slightly cracked (4.1.2c)

Rear very little reserve travel in rear brake pedal

Fail 27 Jan 2018 22,372 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly throttle sticks open when released (6.2.1f)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive slight play in bearing (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front very little reserve travel in front brake lever

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged slightly cracked (4.1.2c)

Rear very little reserve travel in rear brake pedal

Pass 20 Dec 2016 16,803 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 16,726 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 16,102 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 14,036 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 12,867 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2013 12,867 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 12,021 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 10,548 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011 10,548 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 8,762 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2009 8,762 miles

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

Brake lever is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 8,721 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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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T160 LKG is a 1999 Kawasaki ER5 in Black 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 T160 LKG, 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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T160 LKG is a 1999 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 21 April 1999.

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