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T579 MKL

1999 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

25,508 mi
Last recorded25,508 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki ER522,725 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT579 MKL
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 25,508 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 25,490 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 25,432 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 25,121 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 24,804 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 24,490 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 24,368 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 24,213 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 24,200 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2012 24,200 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Brake lever is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Both Mirrors Missing

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2006 21,701 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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T579 MKL is a 1999 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 T579 MKL, 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 T579 MKL registered?

T579 MKL is a 1999 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 4 June 1999.

Is T579 MKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T579 MKL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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