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R238 UWL

1998 Kawasaki ER5

Orange Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

82,358 mi
Last recorded82,358 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ER525,438 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR238 UWL
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 82,358 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 6 May 2025 81,718 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.1.7 (i))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 80,755 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 79,855 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 79,855 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 79,449 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy with front wheel raised (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 79,449 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Brake rod insecure split pin missing (1.1.15 (c))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy with front wheel raised (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2020 78,488 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2020 78,488 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecurely attached bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 75,239 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 65,846 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 62,982 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 60,000 miles

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

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

rear tyre starting to crack on sidewall

small cuts in front tyre

Pass 4 Jul 2014 58,006 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 55,551 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 52,179 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 46,579 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 39,957 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 8 Jul 2009 32,929 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 25,085 miles

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

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 17,045 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 17,022 miles

Centre Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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

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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R238 UWL is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5 in Orange with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 R238 UWL, 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 R238 UWL registered?

R238 UWL is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 14 January 1998.

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