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R145 VLL

1998 Kawasaki ER5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

42,473 mi
Last recorded42,473 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ER525,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR145 VLL
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 42,473 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

horn tone slightly poor

Pass 15 May 2018 41,226 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 41,204 miles

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

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 41,185 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Rear Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 39,637 miles

drive chain very dry

Fail 25 Oct 2016 39,637 miles

Decelerometer brake test no brake control achieves an efficiency of 30% (3.3.E1a)

Front Decelerometer brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.E1d)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Decelerometer brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.E1d)

drive chain very dry

Pass 2 Nov 2015 38,029 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 35,967 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 35,132 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 34,093 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 31,223 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 27,635 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 25,987 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 25,987 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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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R145 VLL is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R145 VLL, 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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R145 VLL is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 2 January 1998.

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