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R301 DND

1998 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,378 mi
Last recorded48,378 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ER525,438 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR301 DND
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2011 48,378 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 48,378 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 46,705 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 44,763 miles

Nearside Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 5 Aug 2005 44,186 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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R301 DND is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R301 DND, 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 R301 DND registered?

R301 DND is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 14 April 1998.

Is R301 DND safe to buy?

The MOT history for R301 DND shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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