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R24 EOS

1998 Kawasaki ER5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

31,104 mi
Last recorded31,104 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ER525,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR24 EOS
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2011 31,104 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 29 Jun 2011 31,097 miles

Centre Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 30,791 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 30,082 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 27,395 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 23,947 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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R24 EOS is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R24 EOS, 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 R24 EOS registered?

R24 EOS is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 25 March 1998.

Is R24 EOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R24 EOS shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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