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R327 SFR

1998 Kawasaki ER5

Yellow Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

30,593 mi
Last recorded30,593 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ER525,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR327 SFR
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 30,593 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 53,139 miles
Fail 7 May 2020 53,139 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 6 Oct 2016 50,197 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 41,302 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2014 35,191 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 26,687 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 11 Jun 2008 26,520 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 26,070 miles

front headlamp 'continental' style temporarily masked to conform to uk regulations

front headlamp aim adjusting screws insecure

Pass 1 Sep 2005 25,529 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2005 25,524 miles

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

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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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R327 SFR is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5 in Yellow with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R327 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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What year was R327 SFR registered?

R327 SFR is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 6 July 1998.

Is R327 SFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R327 SFR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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