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R210 WBW

1998 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,930 mi
Last recorded37,930 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2022
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ER525,438 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR210 WBW
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2022 37,930 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 37,930 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 34,796 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 34,454 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 34,109 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 34,109 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 33,117 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 32,667 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 29,519 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 26,935 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 26,935 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 25,310 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 23,702 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 21,311 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2012 21,309 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 14,750 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 12,209 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 11,175 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 10,978 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 10,593 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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R210 WBW is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R210 WBW, 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 R210 WBW registered?

R210 WBW is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 7 January 1998.

Is R210 WBW safe to buy?

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