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R146 EPP

1998 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

40,354 mi
Last recorded40,354 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ER525,438 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR146 EPP
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 40,354 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 40,354 miles

Nearside Fairings so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

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

Throttle operating incorrectly Not returning (6.2.1f)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2017 40,343 miles

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 24 Jun 2017 40,333 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 32,945 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 26,676 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 26,675 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 25,949 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 25,632 miles

Front brake binding slightly

Fail 1 Jul 2010 25,626 miles

Front Front suspension fouling which affects the movement of the front suspension. (2.3.6a)

Rear Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Front brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Dec 2005 24,393 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2005 24,393 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

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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R146 EPP is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R146 EPP, 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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R146 EPP is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 2 May 1998.

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