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R143 JSG

1998 Kawasaki ER5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2015
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,107 mi
Last recorded27,107 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ER525,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR143 JSG
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 2 Apr 2014 27,107 miles

slight bind on front brake

Pass 2 Oct 2012 26,443 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 25,650 miles

Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

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

exhaust down pipes showing corrossion no leaks

Pass 30 May 2009 21,248 miles

front tyres slightly perished

Pass 7 Jun 2008 17,114 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 13,672 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 11,819 miles

Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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R143 JSG is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R143 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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What year was R143 JSG registered?

R143 JSG is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R143 JSG safe to buy?

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