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R418 JKO

1998 Kawasaki ER5

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

27,690 mi
Last recorded27,690 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ER525,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR418 JKO
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 27,690 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 27,253 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Main beam tell tale not illuminating

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear number plate seperating

Fail 27 Oct 2014 27,252 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Main beam tell tale not illuminating

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear number plate seperating

Pass 21 May 2013 27,034 miles

fork inners are pitted seals may have ashort service life

Fail 25 Apr 2013 27,034 miles

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

slightly deteriorated number plate

Pass 12 Sep 2011 26,931 miles

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

handle bars bent

number plate slighty deteriorated.

Fail 8 Sep 2011 26,929 miles

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

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

handle bars bent

Pass 10 Aug 2010 26,394 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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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R418 JKO is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5 in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R418 JKO, 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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R418 JKO is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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