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:
Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect.  Occurs:23 times
Front Headlamp insecure  Occurs:20 times
Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride  Occurs:23 times
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Occurs:12 times
Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25%  Occurs:12 times
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:34 times
Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil  Occurs:56 times
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working  Occurs:40 times
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised  Occurs:56 times
Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey  Occurs:15 times
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%.  Occurs:26 times
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:34 times
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working  Occurs:21 times
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Occurs:15 times
Throttle operating incorrectly  Occurs:320 times
Offside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect.  Occurs:44 times
Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly  Occurs:30 times
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:34 times
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play  Occurs:88 times
Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system  Occurs:15 times
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i)) Occurs:16 times
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey  Occurs:239 times
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock  Occurs:60 times
Drive chain worn to excess ci Occurs:12 times
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Occurs:70 times
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