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R341 YLK

1998 Kawasaki ER5

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

57,500 mi
Last recorded57,500 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ER525,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR341 YLK
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 57,500 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 54,734 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2015 50,290 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 46,247 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 44,989 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 22 Jun 2013 44,981 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 42,956 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 41,885 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 38,841 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 35,985 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 31,160 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 29,163 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 25,057 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2005 213,813 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2005 21,377 miles

Gradient brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.D1b)

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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R341 YLK is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5 in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R341 YLK, 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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R341 YLK is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 28 April 1998.

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