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R259 YOP

1998 Kawasaki ER5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

14,723 mi
Last recorded14,723 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ER525,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR259 YOP
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 14,723 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 May 2024 14,718 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2012 13,890 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 13,386 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 13,384 miles

Offside Front Upper Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Offside Front Upper Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2010 11,875 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 11,626 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Nearside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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R259 YOP is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R259 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 R259 YOP registered?

R259 YOP is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 28 April 1998.

Is R259 YOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R259 YOP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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