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R173 HWW

1998 Kawasaki ER5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,056 mi
Last recorded45,056 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ER525,438 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR173 HWW
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2010 45,056 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 16 Jan 2010 45,056 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 33,399 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2009 33,399 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 21,747 miles

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

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 12,401 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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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R173 HWW is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R173 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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R173 HWW is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 26 May 1998.

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