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R34 SDF

1998 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

36,173 mi
Last recorded36,173 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ER525,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR34 SDF
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 36,173 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Slight play in Cush drive

Pass 11 Jun 2018 33,851 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Jun 2017 31,478 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2016 28,508 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated small hole underneath (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Rear suspension slightly corroded pitting (2.4.A.2d)

Rear reflector damaged but function not impaired (1.4.2a)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 26,735 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 24,591 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 23,531 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 21,780 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 21,321 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 20,815 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 19,826 miles

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

chain very dry

Pass 13 Mar 2007 18,208 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 16,750 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 16,750 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Fail 28 Jan 2006 16,713 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b) DANGEROUS

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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R34 SDF is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5 in Black 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 R34 SDF, 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 R34 SDF registered?

R34 SDF is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 28 May 1998.

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