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R225 OJT

1998 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

37,240 mi
Last recorded37,240 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ER525,438 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR225 OJT
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 37,240 miles

Rear cracking tyre wall

Pass 11 May 2022 36,342 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 36,154 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 35,553 miles

front brake lever travel BORDERLINE

front tyre wear low

repair, corrosion and blow on exhaust BORDERLINE

wear in rear sprocket/cush drive

Pass 24 Aug 2018 34,328 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Front tyre valve split

Fail 22 Aug 2018 34,312 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Front tyre valve split

Pass 19 Apr 2017 33,146 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Apr 2017 33,128 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Apr 2016 31,799 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 29,859 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

rear brake pedal has little reserve travel but still functions ok

Pass 15 Apr 2014 28,695 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 27,901 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2012 25,943 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 25,943 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 4 May 2011 25,184 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 23,036 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 19,179 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 15,802 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 13,527 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 11,143 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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R225 OJT is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 R225 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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R225 OJT is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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