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R270 WAM

1998 Kawasaki ER5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

51,889 mi
Last recorded51,889 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ER525,438 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR270 WAM
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2025 51,889 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Fuel hose damaged but not to excess (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 50,944 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 50,944 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 49,574 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 48,366 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2014 46,910 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear of frame rusty but still serviceable

Pass 30 Jul 2014 46,910 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear of frame rusty but still serviceable

Pass 15 Oct 2011 45,777 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 13 Oct 2011 45,764 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 45,459 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 43,153 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 43,099 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 39,831 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2008 39,810 miles

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 36,783 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 28,848 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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R270 WAM is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R270 WAM, 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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R270 WAM is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 23 April 1998.

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