Kawasaki ER5

Purple · Petrol · 1998 · 498 cc

S39 TBUMOT history

S39 TBU is a purple petrol Kawasaki ER5 first used on 12 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 19 Jul 2025 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 43,526 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Jul 2025
Mileage
43,526 mi
At MOT on 20 Jul 2024
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,232 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S39 TBU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kawasaki
Model
ER5
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
498 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
12 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S39 TBU was last recorded at 43,526 miles on 20 Jul 2024, 423 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,103 miles · 24 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
423 miles
Average per year
1,232 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 43,526 miles
  • 2023 – 43,103 miles
  • 2021 – 42,367 miles
  • 2019 – 41,585 miles
  • 2017 – 40,824 miles
  • 2015 – 39,864 miles
  • 2014 – 36,958 miles
  • 2013 – 34,831 miles
  • 2012 – 31,070 miles
  • 2011 – 27,673 miles
  • 2010 – 26,310 miles
  • 2009 – 25,643 miles
  • 2008 – 23,003 miles
  • 2007 – 21,861 miles
  • 2006 – 20,925 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,526 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

19 tests since 14 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,526 miles (+423)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    43,526 miles
    Test number
    724491002991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass43,103 miles (+736)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    43,103 miles
    Test number
    236296775102
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  3. Pass42,367 miles (+782)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    42,367 miles
    Test number
    217880979522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass41,585 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    41,585 miles
    Test number
    541116955674
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both folks (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail41,585 miles (+761)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,585 miles
    Test number
    383283952841
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both folks (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass40,824 miles (+960)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    40,824 miles
    Test number
    424503345134
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

  7. Pass39,864 miles (+2,906)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    39,864 miles
    Test number
    623963003659
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  8. Pass36,958 miles (+74)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    36,958 miles
    Test number
    479045024209
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

  9. Fail36,884 miles (+2,053)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,884 miles
    Test number
    918363484138
    • FailureExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
    • FailureRear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  10. Pass34,831 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    34,831 miles
    Test number
    209890793128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail34,831 miles (+3,761)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,831 miles
    Test number
    658548573164
    • FailureDrive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
    • FailureExhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
    • FailureNearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
    • FailureRear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
    • FailureRoller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

  12. Pass31,070 miles (+3,397)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    31,070 miles
    Test number
    685418872180
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

  13. Pass27,673 miles (+1,363)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    27,673 miles
    Test number
    928727161131
    • AdvisoryRear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

  14. Pass26,310 miles (+667)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    26,310 miles
    Test number
    261932270439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass25,643 miles (+2,640)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2010
    Odometer
    25,643 miles
    Test number
    784701849114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

  16. Pass23,003 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    23,003 miles
    Test number
    801253968079
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

  17. Fail23,003 miles (+1,142)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,003 miles
    Test number
    292103468010
    • FailureDrive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.7.3a)
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

  18. Pass21,861 miles (+936)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    21,861 miles
    Test number
    931657367029
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

  19. Pass20,925 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    20,925 miles
    Test number
    260623476082
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryDrive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryDrive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • NoteSlight binding on rear brake.

Questions about S39 TBU

Does S39 TBU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S39 TBU expired on 19 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S39 TBU?
The MOT on S39 TBU expired on 19 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S39 TBU done?
S39 TBU was recorded at 43,526 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2024, an average of 1,232 miles a year.
Has S39 TBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S39 TBU has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 25 May 2019.
Has the mileage on S39 TBU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S39 TBU find?
S39 TBU passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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