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R158 RNK

1998 Kawasaki ER5

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

35,113 mi
Last recorded35,113 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ER525,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR158 RNK
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 35,113 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyre is down to 1.6mm to 2mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Front front tyre is cracking in the side walls and tread pattern

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 34,993 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 34,681 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 34,675 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 34,523 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 34,253 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 34,253 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 33,576 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 32,949 miles

clutch needs adjusting

Fail 10 Jul 2018 37,949 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

clutch needs adjusting

Pass 14 Oct 2016 32,799 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 32,488 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 23 Oct 2015 32,488 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 30,972 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 30,262 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2013 30,262 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 32,058 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 14 May 2009 29,786 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 29,782 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 27,243 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 27,237 miles

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

slight deterioration of number plate.

Pass 16 Mar 2007 30,271 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 13 Mar 2007 30,262 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

headraces steering slightly notchy

Pass 19 Sep 2006 27,282 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

headrace bearings slightly notchy.

Fail 9 Jun 2006 25,907 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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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R158 RNK is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5 in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 R158 RNK, 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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R158 RNK is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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