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R342 RWO

1998 Kawasaki ER5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,266 mi
Last recorded39,266 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ER525,438 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR342 RWO
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 8 Dec 2012 39,266 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 35,884 miles

Chain dry s& tiff links

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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))

Pass 28 Oct 2010 34,583 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 33,819 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 28,777 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 20,746 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 18,052 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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R342 RWO is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R342 RWO, 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 R342 RWO registered?

R342 RWO is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 16 June 1998.

Is R342 RWO safe to buy?

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