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R294 SFR

1998 Kawasaki ER5

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

46,057 mi
Last recorded46,057 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ER525,438 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR294 SFR
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 46,057 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive Frozen links/ tight spots (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

front hydraulic brake slightly spongy

Fail 26 Apr 2017 46,047 miles

Footrest insecure Both rear (6.2.1a)

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive Frozen links/ tight spots (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 6 May 2016 37,077 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 4 May 2016 37,040 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 1 May 2015 26,044 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 14,543 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 2,099 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 2,095 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 45,550 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 37,335 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 28,440 miles

rear brake shoe indicator shows shoes are worn out.!

Fail 16 Apr 2009 20,436 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 20,436 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 20,430 miles

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

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

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

choke cable seized

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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R294 SFR is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5 in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 R294 SFR, 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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R294 SFR is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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