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R149 FGP

1998 Kawasaki ER5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

26,814 mi
Last recorded26,814 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ER525,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR149 FGP
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2019 26,814 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 25,887 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 25,846 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 4 May 2013 25,669 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 25,432 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 24,843 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 23,472 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 22,954 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 16,281 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2007 16,281 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 14,215 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (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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R149 FGP is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R149 FGP, 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 R149 FGP registered?

R149 FGP is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 18 April 1998.

Is R149 FGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R149 FGP shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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