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R339 FUD

1998 Kawasaki ER5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

70,683 mi
Last recorded70,683 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ER525,438 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR339 FUD
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 70,683 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 70,423 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 70,423 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2021 64,050 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened very firm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 63,000 miles

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 63,000 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 62,116 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 62,116 miles

Drive chain worn to excess tight spots and worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements harsh/grating (7.7 (c))

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

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 60,425 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 20 kgf deflection (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 59,082 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 25 kgf deflection rear drum (3.3.A1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 57,670 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. slight adjustment to left required (2.5.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 55,506 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2015 55,506 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 51,473 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2014 51,473 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 44,517 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 40,340 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 40,340 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 35,465 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2011 35,465 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 30,460 miles

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

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 26,865 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 26,854 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 26,833 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 26,828 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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R339 FUD is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 R339 FUD, 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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R339 FUD is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 28 February 1998.

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