MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
49,017 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front wheel bearings are tight but not considered excessive (2.3.5b)
Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
rear frame slightly bent
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki ER5?
Based on 65,763 MOT tests across 6,087 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R388 VFJ is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 R388 VFJ, 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 R388 VFJ registered?
R388 VFJ is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 8 May 1998.
Is R388 VFJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for R388 VFJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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