MOT Check for KAWASAKI ER5s

The KAWASAKI ER5 makes up 53,057 of the overall 1,621,816 KAWASAKI MOT test results. Select your ER5 model year below to find the specific problems.

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Some examples of the most common issues are:
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on  Occurs:201 times
Nearside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect.  Occurs:48 times
Front Handlebar deformed  Occurs:21 times
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars.  Occurs:90 times
Headlamp aim not tested  Occurs:16 times
Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) Occurs:15 times
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Occurs:62 times
Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars.  Occurs:13 times
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing  Occurs:15 times
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a)) Occurs:25 times
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour  Occurs:17 times
Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil  Occurs:56 times
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on  Occurs:83 times
Front Headlamp insecure  Occurs:20 times
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling  Occurs:26 times
Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Occurs:29 times
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Occurs:25 times
Front Stop lamp not working aii Occurs:12 times
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock  Occurs:60 times
Rear Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly  Occurs:13 times
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing  Occurs:50 times
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i)) Occurs:16 times
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering  Occurs:39 times
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel  Occurs:153 times
Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i)) Occurs:22 times
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