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R382 GNV

1998 Kawasaki ER5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,300 mi
Last recorded25,300 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ER525,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kawasaki
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR382 GNV
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 13 Nov 2024 25,300 miles

Front Brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil replace seal asap (5.3.2 (b))

wiring needs re rooting as cause slight chaffing on tank and causing throttle to stick slightly

Pass 21 Nov 2019 25,085 miles

Central Front fuel cap difficult to unlock

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))

Pass 29 Mar 2017 24,522 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 22,989 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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R382 GNV is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R382 GNV, 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 R382 GNV registered?

R382 GNV is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 5 March 1998.

Is R382 GNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R382 GNV shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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