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R414 MDY

1998 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2013
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

14,072 mi
Last recorded14,072 miles
Recorded on26 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ER525,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR414 MDY
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 26 May 2012 14,072 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 14,049 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 13,562 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 12,808 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 12,000 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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R414 MDY is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 R414 MDY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R414 MDY registered?

R414 MDY is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 12 January 1998.

Is R414 MDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R414 MDY shows 5 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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