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R422 SWN

1998 Kawasaki ER5

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

26,053 mi
Last recorded26,053 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ER525,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR422 SWN
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 26,053 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 26,049 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 26,045 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 25,931 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 25,613 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 25,169 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 24,596 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 24,112 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 23,300 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 22,701 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 22,476 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 22,389 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 22,384 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Nearside Front Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 1,998 miles

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

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 1,895 miles

Front 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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R422 SWN is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5 in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 R422 SWN, 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 R422 SWN registered?

R422 SWN is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 16 April 1998.

Is R422 SWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R422 SWN shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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