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R134 JSG

1998 Kawasaki ER5

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,034 mi
Last recorded51,034 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ER525,438 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR134 JSG
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2013 51,034 miles

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

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Dec 2012 44,432 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 36,496 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 36,496 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 35,667 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 33,972 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

rear brake squeel

Fail 4 Mar 2010 33,972 miles

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

Headlamp switch insecure (1.2.4)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

rear brake squeel

Pass 14 Mar 2009 32,032 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 30,602 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 29,110 miles

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

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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R134 JSG is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5 in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R134 JSG, 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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R134 JSG is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 15 April 1998.

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