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R121 MNV

1998 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,218 mi
Last recorded27,218 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ER525,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR121 MNV
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 27,218 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened rear swing arm underneath (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

clutch lever short

front brake very little reverse travel ,but locks wheel on brake tester before it hits bars

main beam tell tail inop

rear tyre slightly perishing

Pass 17 Apr 2014 27,063 miles

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

Front brake lever slightly notchy

Pass 20 Feb 2013 23,963 miles

2mm. Continental 110/70/17.

3mm. Continental 130/70/17.

Slightly dirty connection O/S/F indicator.

Pass 1 Feb 2012 18,353 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 18,333 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Front wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.3.5a)

Rear Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 16,692 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2010 16,692 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Floor brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 15,718 miles

Driver offside footrest bracket deteriorated.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 21 Sep 2009 15,718 miles

Driver offside footrest bracket deteriorated.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Fail 11 Sep 2009 15,704 miles

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Chain guard missing

Pass 12 Aug 2008 12,794 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 12,788 miles

handlebars slightly bent

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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R121 MNV is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R121 MNV, 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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R121 MNV is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 7 May 1998.

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