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R41 BOE

1998 Kawasaki ER5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

29,431 mi
Last recorded29,431 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ER525,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR41 BOE
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 29,431 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front brake soft but still has reserve travel.

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 2 May 2024 29,431 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel tap. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front brake soft but still has reserve travel.

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2014 26,022 miles

Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 26,022 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 20,944 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 20,745 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 20,578 miles

drive chain dry advise some form of lubrication

Fail 20 Aug 2010 20,577 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

drive chain dry advise some form of lubrication

Pass 7 Jul 2009 20,387 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 19,767 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 19,767 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Offside Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 18,659 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 18,659 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 29 Sep 2005 17,985 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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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R41 BOE is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 R41 BOE, 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 R41 BOE registered?

R41 BOE is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 4 June 1998.

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