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R337 NCW

1998 Kawasaki ER5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

28,900 mi
Last recorded28,900 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ER525,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR337 NCW
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 28,900 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 27,337 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 26,830 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 26,830 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 26,632 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 26,632 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 26,461 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 26,041 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 26,000 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 25,974 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 25,465 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 23,633 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 23,620 miles

Front Brake cylinder severely corroded (3.2.B1b)

Rear Brake linkage excessively corroded (3.2.A1c)

Rear Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 22 May 2006 21,061 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 22 May 2006 21,061 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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R337 NCW is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R337 NCW, 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 R337 NCW registered?

R337 NCW is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 14 January 1998.

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