MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
28,342 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Chain guard missing ()
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear wheel bearings are excessively tight (2.4.A.2c)
Rear brake pedal has excessive travel
Rear rear wheel excessively tight to turn
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki ER5?
Based on 65,763 MOT tests across 6,087 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V242 HGG is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 2000 Kawasaki ER5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 22,632 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 V242 HGG, 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 26 years old, this Kawasaki ER5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was V242 HGG registered?
V242 HGG is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 February 2000.
Is V242 HGG safe to buy?
The MOT history for V242 HGG shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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