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R110 LSC

1998 Kawasaki ER5

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,424 mi
Last recorded53,424 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ER525,438 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR110 LSC
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 53,424 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 53,424 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 52,794 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Motorcycle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Frame has been welded at both rear shock absorber top mounts area (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Fork leg (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Fork leg (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 51,585 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 50,482 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 50,165 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame under rear seat (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 50,161 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Footrest missing both (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame under rear seat (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 50,141 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides rear frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 49,248 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 46,485 miles

centre stand pivot sticky

handle bar bent slightly, tube is not derformed or kinked

rear chassis just in front of upper shock mount outer skin holed slightly but not excessive

rear reflector 1/2 covered by number plate

second hand front disc fitted

slight runout on rear brake but not excessive at time of test

Fail 8 Aug 2016 46,464 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake 30kg (3.3.A1b)

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

centre stand pivot sticky

handle bar bent slightly, tube is not derformed or kinked

rear chassis just in front of upper shock mount outer skin holed slightly but not excessive

rear reflector 1/2 covered by number plate

slight runout on rear brake but not excessive at time of test

Pass 22 Nov 2014 45,150 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2014 45,139 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 42,913 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

front side light inop

rear brake pedal has some travel

Pass 29 Jan 2010 40,227 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 37,067 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 37,067 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 33,980 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 30,201 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 30,195 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 28 Jan 2006 26,079 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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R110 LSC is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5 in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R110 LSC, 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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R110 LSC is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 27 May 1998.

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