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R37 VWN

1998 Kawasaki ER5

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

31,969 mi
Last recorded31,969 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ER525,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR37 VWN
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 31,969 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 31,690 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure Locking device missing (6.2.12 (a))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 28,759 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 25,090 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 21,468 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 19,954 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 17,718 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 17,706 miles

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

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 16,049 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 21 Jan 2014 16,038 miles

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

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 15,107 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 9,669 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 25 Jan 2012 9,669 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 6,390 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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R37 VWN is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5 in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R37 VWN, 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 R37 VWN registered?

R37 VWN is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 19 May 1998.

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