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R220 JGU

1998 Kawasaki ER5

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,345 mi
Last recorded39,345 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ER525,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR220 JGU
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2020 39,345 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 38,986 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 32,183 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Fail 19 Dec 2015 32,175 miles

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 29,392 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 29,392 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 12,632 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 12,632 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2013 12,632 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 9,182 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 9,182 miles

Offside Front Lower Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 6,195 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 2,173 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 2,170 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 1,274 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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R220 JGU is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5 in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R220 JGU, 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 R220 JGU registered?

R220 JGU is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 2 May 1998.

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