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R414 FGC

1998 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

15,670 mi
Last recorded15,670 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ER525,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR414 FGC
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 15,670 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 15,638 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 15,504 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 15,040 miles

Offside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Small hole on the top of swing arm less than 1mm (6.1.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 14,854 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 14,799 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 14,612 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 14,603 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 14,276 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 12,777 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 12,734 miles

HANDLEBARS SLIGHTLY BENT NOT AFFECTING STEERING

Fail 26 Mar 2009 12,728 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

HANDLEBARS SLIGHTLY BENT NOT AFFECTING STEERING

Pass 6 Sep 2005 12,636 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 12,636 miles

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

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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R414 FGC is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R414 FGC, 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 R414 FGC registered?

R414 FGC is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 26 March 1998.

Is R414 FGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R414 FGC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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