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R223 KWO

1998 Kawasaki ER5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

23,935 mi
Last recorded23,935 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ER525,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR223 KWO
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2015 23,935 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 20,186 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 17,528 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 17,528 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 17,528 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 17,528 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 17,501 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 17,497 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 17,234 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 17,176 miles

Nearside Front Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 16,120 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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R223 KWO is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R223 KWO, 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 R223 KWO registered?

R223 KWO is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 9 June 1998.

Is R223 KWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R223 KWO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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