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R214 OJT

1998 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

49,323 mi
Last recorded49,323 miles
Recorded on28 May 2021
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ER525,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR214 OJT
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2021 49,323 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Front caliper seal hanging out

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Stone chip in headlight glass

Pass 12 Jun 2020 49,203 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Caliper seal slightly hanging out front caliper

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

stone chip in headlight

Pass 4 May 2018 49,015 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 47,137 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front switch gear slightly loose

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

Fail 6 May 2017 47,137 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front switch gear slightly loose

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 46,893 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 16 Apr 2016 46,893 miles

Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired main and dip wrong way around (1.2.3a)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 45,092 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 44,267 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 42,039 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 33,699 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 28,617 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 28,617 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 24,612 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 24 May 2007 21,342 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 19,602 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 19,449 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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R214 OJT is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R214 OJT, 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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R214 OJT is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 2 June 1998.

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