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R330 SFR

1998 Kawasaki ER5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

25,375 mi
Last recorded25,375 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ER525,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR330 SFR
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 25,375 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 25,205 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 25,014 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 24,995 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 24,834 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 24,715 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 24,583 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 24,583 miles

Front Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 24,384 miles

Nearside Drop bar / rail has a stress fracture at weld

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 24,384 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Drop bar / rail has a stress fracture at weld

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 24,273 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 24,014 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

head bearings slightly notchy with the wheel raised

Pass 12 Jun 2017 23,815 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.2mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2016 23,545 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive rubbers (6.2.1e)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 32,257 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 22,928 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 22,658 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 17 Jun 2013 22,658 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 22,431 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 22,431 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 22,112 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 21,746 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 21,377 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 21,365 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 20,971 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 20,512 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 20,022 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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R330 SFR is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R330 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 R330 SFR registered?

R330 SFR is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 7 July 1998.

Is R330 SFR safe to buy?

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