MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,292 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Nearside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Nearside Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)
Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
slight spongeyness in front brake
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
slight spogeyness in front brake
handle bar damaged
Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)
Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
front parking light not working
handlebar damaged
How Reliable is the Kawasaki ER5?
Based on 65,763 MOT tests across 6,087 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R308 NHR is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5 in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 R308 NHR, 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 R308 NHR registered?
R308 NHR is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 16 February 1998.
Is R308 NHR safe to buy?
The MOT history for R308 NHR shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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