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R378 UFJ

1998 Kawasaki ER5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,091 mi
Last recorded66,091 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ER525,438 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR378 UFJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2015 66,091 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 66,091 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 62,237 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2011 26,334 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

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

clock set slightly insecure

rh clock lamp not working

Pass 5 Apr 2011 26,334 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

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

clock set slightly insecure

rh clock lamp not working

Fail 29 Mar 2011 26,320 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

clock set slightly insecure

rh clock lamp not working

Pass 15 May 2010 24,677 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 13 Apr 2010 24,630 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

speedo clock set insecure

Pass 30 Mar 2009 21,146 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 18,167 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 15,731 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 12,564 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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R378 UFJ is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R378 UFJ, 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 R378 UFJ registered?

R378 UFJ is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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