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65,369 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
oil leak
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)
Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)
Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
long travel on rear brake control
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
chain corroded
chain guard missing
clutch cable routed incorrectly
headlamp glass slightly loose
rear swingarm corroded
slight misting to both fork legs
slight travel on front brake control
centre stand lug snapped
nail in rear tyre
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Brake back plate(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)
Nail in rear tyre
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS
Rear suspension component excessively corroded. (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Brake component is excessively corroded (3.1.5)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)
Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki ER5?
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V516 DFH is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
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 V516 DFH, 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 V516 DFH registered?
V516 DFH is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 28 February 2000.
Is V516 DFH safe to buy?
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