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R194 OEL

1998 Kawasaki ER5

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

60,927 mi
Last recorded60,927 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ER525,438 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR194 OEL
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 60,927 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swinging arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened rear shocks (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear sprocket hub bush slightly worn

Pass 22 Sep 2017 60,862 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 60,549 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake component is slightly distorted Brake Drum (3.1.5)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 57,962 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 57,913 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 55,267 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 50,782 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 42,382 miles

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Fail 28 Sep 2007 42,369 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 34,985 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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R194 OEL 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 90%.

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 R194 OEL, 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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R194 OEL is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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