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R101 NWY

1998 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,632 mi
Last recorded46,632 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ER525,438 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR101 NWY
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 46,632 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 43,933 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 43,756 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 43,549 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 42,939 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 42,717 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 42,490 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 42,174 miles

Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 1 May 2010 42,174 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 42,149 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 42,149 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 41,940 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 41,611 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 39,771 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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R101 NWY is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R101 NWY, 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 R101 NWY registered?

R101 NWY is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 18 June 1998.

Is R101 NWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R101 NWY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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