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R150 JKP

1998 Kawasaki ER5

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

11,873 mi
Last recorded11,873 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ER525,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR150 JKP
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2010 11,873 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 10,659 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 9,091 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 8,880 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 8,870 miles

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

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

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

rear nearside indicator not secure †

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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R150 JKP is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5 in Silver 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 R150 JKP, 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 R150 JKP registered?

R150 JKP is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R150 JKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R150 JKP 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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