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R339 NVT

1998 Kawasaki ER5

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,561 mi
Last recorded50,561 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ER525,438 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR339 NVT
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 50,561 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 48,717 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 48,665 miles

Rear suspension has corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 45,220 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 40,475 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 37,005 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 34,633 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 34,631 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 30,969 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 27,264 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 NVT is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5 in Silver 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 R339 NVT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R339 NVT?

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What year was R339 NVT registered?

R339 NVT is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 29 April 1998.

Is R339 NVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R339 NVT shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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