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R168 HWW

1998 Kawasaki ER5

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

30,454 mi
Last recorded30,454 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ER525,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR168 HWW
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2011 30,454 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 30,442 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

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

clocks insecure

corrosion to exhaust,frame,swingarm,suspension and brakes.

Pass 22 Sep 2010 27,759 miles

Front brake at limit of acceptable travel

Pass 11 Sep 2009 25,612 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 17,000 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 16,086 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 16,086 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 16,086 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 16,086 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 14,336 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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R168 HWW is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5 in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R168 HWW, 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 R168 HWW registered?

R168 HWW is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 13 May 1998.

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