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R32 HKP

1998 Kawasaki ER5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,949 mi
Last recorded53,949 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ER525,438 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR32 HKP
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2012 53,949 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 53,949 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 44,514 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 37,312 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 32,509 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 31,527 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 31,303 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 28,053 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2006 28,053 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2005 23,371 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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R32 HKP is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R32 HKP, 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 R32 HKP registered?

R32 HKP is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 4 July 1998.

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