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R135 UTH

1998 Kawasaki ER5

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2015
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

19,164 mi
Last recorded19,164 miles
Recorded on14 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ER525,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR135 UTH
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 May 2015 19,164 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 18,624 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 18,613 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front Lower Brake component damaged but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 16,223 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 6 Dec 2012 16,223 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 16,170 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 16,166 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

offside mirror insecure

Pass 4 Nov 2006 14,887 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 14,887 miles

Brake lining(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

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

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

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2005 14,510 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 14,464 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

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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R135 UTH is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5 in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 R135 UTH, 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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R135 UTH is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 8 May 1998.

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