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R133 GRO

1998 Kawasaki ER5

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,259 mi
Last recorded39,259 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ER525,438 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR133 GRO
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2013 39,259 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Poor reserve travel to front brake lever

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 39,259 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Poor reserve travel to front brake lever

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 37,579 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 35,675 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 33,225 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 33,225 miles

Nearside Front Brake lever pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 6 May 2008 33,014 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 31,988 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 31,988 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Nearside Front Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

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

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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R133 GRO is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5 in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R133 GRO, 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 R133 GRO registered?

R133 GRO is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 16 May 1998.

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