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R163 FRL

1998 Kawasaki ER5

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

23,101 mi
Last recorded23,101 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ER525,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR163 FRL
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2010 23,101 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 48,118 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 48,116 miles

Front Brake lever is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 41,328 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2006 41,203 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

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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R163 FRL 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 60%.

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 R163 FRL, 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 R163 FRL registered?

R163 FRL is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 18 April 1998.

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