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R189 PRH

1998 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

236 mi
Last recorded236 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2023
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ER525,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR189 PRH
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2023 236 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 4 Mar 2023 236 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 1,410 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 1,410 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2020 1,371 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 1,193 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 985 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear tyre valve perished

Pass 18 Mar 2017 690 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 1,236 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 849 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014
Pass 25 Nov 2006 5,223 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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R189 PRH is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R189 PRH, 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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R189 PRH is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 10 June 1998.

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