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R146 GRO

1998 Kawasaki ER5

Orange Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

14,001 mi
Last recorded14,001 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ER525,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR146 GRO
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2015 14,001 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 13,664 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 13,509 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 11,324 miles

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

ignition switch rewired and rerouted

rear brake creaking

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 3 May 2006 11,324 miles

Horn missing (1.7.1)

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

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

electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

ignition switch bypassed and temporarily wired

temporary fuel cap fitted

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 GRO is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5 in Orange with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 R146 GRO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R146 GRO?

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What year was R146 GRO registered?

R146 GRO is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 17 July 1998.

Is R146 GRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R146 GRO shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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