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R164 NDM

1998 Kawasaki ER5

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

9,551 mi
Last recorded9,551 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ER525,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR164 NDM
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 9,551 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 9,427 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 7,788 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 4,917 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 2,166 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 14 Nov 2012 2,166 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 1,011 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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R164 NDM is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5 in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R164 NDM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R164 NDM registered?

R164 NDM is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R164 NDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R164 NDM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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