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R420 ADC

1998 Kawasaki ER5

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

10,363 mi
Last recorded10,363 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ER525,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR420 ADC
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 10,363 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 10,325 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 9,919 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 9,428 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 8,263 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 7,060 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 6,768 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 6,768 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2013 5,523 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 5,484 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 5,355 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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R420 ADC is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5 in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R420 ADC, 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 R420 ADC registered?

R420 ADC is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R420 ADC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R420 ADC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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