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R171 TCW

1998 Kawasaki ER5

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

7,883 mi
Last recorded7,883 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ER525,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR171 TCW
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 23 Jul 2015 7,883 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 7,822 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 7,581 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 6,999 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 5,865 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 4,147 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 3,994 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 3,518 miles

Offside Front Brake lever slightly damaged (3.2.A1c)

rear tyre has hair line cracks in walls

Pass 14 Jul 2007 3,354 miles

Brake lever slightly damaged (3.2.A1c)

rear tyre has some hair line cracks in wall.

Pass 15 Jul 2006 3,085 miles

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

rear tyre has hair line cracks in nearside wall.

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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R171 TCW 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 100%.

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 R171 TCW, 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 R171 TCW registered?

R171 TCW is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R171 TCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R171 TCW shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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