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R149 GHJ

1998 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,215 mi
Last recorded18,215 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ER525,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR149 GHJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 6 Sep 2018 18,215 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 18,029 miles

rear tyre has very small cracks

Pass 26 Aug 2016 17,226 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 16,732 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 15,343 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 14,208 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 13,639 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 13,402 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 12,888 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 12,535 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 12,350 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 11,694 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 10,959 miles

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 GHJ is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 R149 GHJ, 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 GHJ registered?

R149 GHJ is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 9 June 1998.

Is R149 GHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R149 GHJ shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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