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T164 OWF

1999 Kawasaki ER5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

37,726 mi
Last recorded37,726 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki ER522,725 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT164 OWF
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 37,726 miles

CLOCKS INSECURE

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 35,927 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 32,878 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 32,878 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 32,121 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 15 KgF (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 20 KgF (3.3.A1d)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 24 Dec 2015 32,026 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6)

Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 15 KgF (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 20 KgF (3.3.A1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 28,919 miles

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 23 Dec 2014 28,919 miles

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

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 25,441 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 7 Dec 2013 25,441 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 21,807 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 20,648 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 20,648 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 9 May 2011 20,647 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 18,322 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 17,485 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 17,485 miles

Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 16,083 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 12,355 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 11,114 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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T164 OWF is a 1999 Kawasaki ER5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 T164 OWF, 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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T164 OWF is a 1999 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 18 June 1999.

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