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R255 YOP

1998 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

35,074 mi
Last recorded35,074 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ER525,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR255 YOP
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 35,074 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 35,074 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil both (2.3.3)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride rivet link (6.2.1h)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear sprocket nuts loose!

Pass 15 Apr 2015 33,817 miles

unable to check welding due to paint

Chain guard missing

Fail 14 Apr 2015 33,800 miles

Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Nearside Rear Upper Rear suspension has corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d)

Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Chain guard missing

Pass 7 Sep 2013 31,633 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 31,278 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 28,212 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 28,212 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 16,943 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 39,068 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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R255 YOP is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R255 YOP, 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 R255 YOP registered?

R255 YOP is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 8 April 1998.

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