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R195 OPR

1998 Kawasaki ER5

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

26,512 mi
Last recorded26,512 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ER525,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR195 OPR
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 26,512 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 26,411 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 25,741 miles

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

rear swinging corroded

Fail 12 May 2014 25,741 miles

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

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

rear swinging corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2013 25,014 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 24,457 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 23,519 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 22,786 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 21,580 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 19,989 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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R195 OPR 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 R195 OPR, 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 R195 OPR registered?

R195 OPR is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 20 July 1998.

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