CarVerify

Free Car Check

R223 OJT

1998 Kawasaki ER5

Green Petrol 498cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,328 mi
Last recorded57,328 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ER525,438 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Kawasaki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR223 OJT
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019 57,328 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 56,830 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2018 56,830 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 53,019 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 53,019 miles

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 52,393 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 5 Feb 2015 52,393 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 47,477 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 44,166 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 44,165 miles

Nearside Front Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 42,062 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 41,644 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 39,273 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 36,848 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
Full Kawasaki ER5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R223 OJT is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5 in Green with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 R223 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R223 OJT?

You can check the full history of R223 OJT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R223 OJT registered?

R223 OJT is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 2 July 1998.

Is R223 OJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R223 OJT shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R223 OJT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R223 OJT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.