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R415 YAL

1998 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2016
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,447 mi
Last recorded27,447 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ER525,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR415 YAL
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 8 Apr 2015 27,447 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

rear number plate slightly loose

Pass 24 Jul 2013 27,164 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 30 May 2012 27,010 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 26,662 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 25,699 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 24,306 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 23,899 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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R415 YAL is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 R415 YAL, 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 R415 YAL registered?

R415 YAL is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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