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R385 HTM

1998 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,000 mi
Last recorded57,000 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ER525,438 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR385 HTM
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 57,000 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 57,000 miles

Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2019 54,983 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 50,598 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2018 50,598 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 48,609 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 47,516 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 47,516 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 46,357 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 46,357 miles

Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 3 Sep 2014 44,174 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 40,028 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 36,447 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 37,447 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2011 32,082 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 27,798 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 25,159 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 21,656 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 20,583 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2005 19,130 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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R385 HTM is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R385 HTM, 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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R385 HTM is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 16 June 1998.

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