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R361 NFG

1998 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,312 mi
Last recorded34,312 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ER525,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR361 NFG
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 14 Oct 2019 34,312 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 32,097 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 31,820 miles

Front Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 30,357 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 29,039 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear tyre starting to perish

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 27,683 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 27,470 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 27,208 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 26,203 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 24,536 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 22,564 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 21,384 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 19,708 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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R361 NFG is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 R361 NFG, 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

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What year was R361 NFG registered?

R361 NFG is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 12 June 1998.

Is R361 NFG safe to buy?

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