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R26 MTL

1998 Kawasaki ER5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

59,380 mi
Last recorded59,380 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ER525,438 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR26 MTL
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2015 59,380 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 58,322 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 58,322 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 57,604 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 57,581 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

unable to test front hub bearing due to binding front brake

Pass 29 Dec 2006 55,407 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

front tyre low on air

Pass 20 Jun 2005 50,489 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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R26 MTL 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 57.1%.

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 R26 MTL, 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 R26 MTL registered?

R26 MTL is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 15 April 1998.

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