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T166 OWF

1999 Kawasaki ER5

Green Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

6 mi
Last recorded6 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki ER522,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT166 OWF
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 6 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 25,812 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2018 25,812 miles

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

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 24,101 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2017 24,101 miles

Front Brake hose fouling (3.2.B3b)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle dirty and function impaired (1.4.2a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 22,387 miles

both front fork tubes pitted need replacing

Fail 16 Feb 2016 22,318 miles

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

both front fork tubes pitted need replacing

Pass 10 Mar 2015 20,438 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 19,918 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 19,292 miles

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

frame corroding slightly

rear swinging arm slightly corroding

Pass 12 Aug 2011 17,546 miles

battery flat needs charging

bike doesnt sit in centre stand properly

exhaust corroding

swinging arm corroding

Pass 17 May 2010 17,371 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 17,274 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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T166 OWF is a 1999 Kawasaki ER5 in Green with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 T166 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T166 OWF registered?

T166 OWF is a 1999 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 6 July 1999.

Is T166 OWF safe to buy?

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