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R151 KGE

1998 Kawasaki ER5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

42,465 mi
Last recorded42,465 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2023
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ER525,438 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR151 KGE
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2023 42,465 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 30,813 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 30,794 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 30,742 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly Scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Around Mounting Bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 30,742 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly Scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure Locking Device Missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Around Mounting Bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest insecure Locking Device Missing (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 30,727 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 30,623 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 28,637 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 26,380 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 25,343 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 23,419 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 19,053 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 16,319 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 11,968 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 8,564 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 8,564 miles

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 5,447 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 1,683 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 1,658 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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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R151 KGE is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R151 KGE, 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 R151 KGE registered?

R151 KGE is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R151 KGE safe to buy?

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