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R248 ENC

1998 Kawasaki ER5

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

9,860 mi
Last recorded9,860 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ER525,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR248 ENC
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 9,860 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 8,610 miles

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 7,101 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 5,569 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 4,017 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 3,224 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 2,544 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2020 2,544 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 1,436 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 1,429 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 1,344 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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R248 ENC is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5 in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R248 ENC, 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 R248 ENC registered?

R248 ENC is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 17 June 1998.

Is R248 ENC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R248 ENC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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