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R362 RWO

1998 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

38,699 mi
Last recorded38,699 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ER525,438 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR362 RWO
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2021 38,699 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2015 38,699 miles

Centre Front Lower Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Centre Rear Lower Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 11 Feb 2014 38,699 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 38,699 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 38,159 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 38,159 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 35,779 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 21 Nov 2011 35,779 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 32,680 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 28,922 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 24,988 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 20,491 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 20,491 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 14,956 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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R362 RWO is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R362 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 R362 RWO registered?

R362 RWO is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 27 June 1998.

Is R362 RWO safe to buy?

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