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R239 CVG

1998 Kawasaki ER5

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,100 mi
Last recorded45,100 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ER525,438 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR239 CVG
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2010 45,100 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 32,236 miles

front brake rubbin

Fail 25 Jul 2008 32,018 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

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))

Pass 6 Jul 2007 22,961 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 8 May 2006 11,084 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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R239 CVG is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5 in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R239 CVG, 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 R239 CVG registered?

R239 CVG is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 12 May 1998.

Is R239 CVG safe to buy?

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