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R416 VEG

1998 Kawasaki ER5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

20,468 mi
Last recorded20,468 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ER525,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR416 VEG
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 20,468 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 20,446 miles

Fuel cap leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 20,186 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 19,645 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2019 19,632 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 19,200 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 18,174 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 18,174 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play swinging arm (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 16,928 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 14,256 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 13,613 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 13,475 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 13,080 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 12,724 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 12,498 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 12,110 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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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R416 VEG is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R416 VEG, 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 R416 VEG registered?

R416 VEG is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 3 June 1998.

Is R416 VEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R416 VEG shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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