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P90 JGB

1998 Kawasaki ER5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

35,484 mi
Last recorded35,484 miles
Recorded on9 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ER525,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP90 JGB
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2013 35,484 miles

rear shocks quite heavy

Pass 30 Jan 2012 34,809 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 23 Jan 2012 34,806 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Front Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Outer Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 32,867 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 30,822 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 28,779 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 26,779 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 24,208 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ER5?

Based on 65,763 MOT tests across 6,087 vehicles.

81.2%
Pass Rate
1,017
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
6,087
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,027
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 880
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 668
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 589
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 550
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P90 JGB is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki ER5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 25,438 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P90 JGB, 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 28 years old, this Kawasaki ER5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P90 JGB registered?

P90 JGB is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is P90 JGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P90 JGB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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