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R216 OJT

1998 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

29,215 mi
Last recorded29,215 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ER525,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR216 OJT
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 29,215 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 28,989 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 28,989 miles

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Front Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 28,823 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2023 28,823 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 27,800 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2022 27,704 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable (5.2.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 24,285 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

gear change lever slightly insecure

Pass 18 Sep 2020 17,812 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 14,347 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 13,733 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 13,733 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2016 13,669 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 13,643 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 13,618 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 13,601 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 13,585 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 13,564 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 13,548 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 13,532 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 13,442 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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R216 OJT is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R216 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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R216 OJT is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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