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R507 ENE

1998 Kawasaki ER5

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

42,417 mi
Last recorded42,417 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ER525,438 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR507 ENE
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2015 42,417 miles

Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 37,407 miles

Crash bar front mount cracking . Still secure

Fail 13 Aug 2013 36,207 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 36,207 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 35,833 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2010 34,955 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 34,181 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 34,181 miles

Centre Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 33,326 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 31,206 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 31,187 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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R507 ENE 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 72.7%.

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 R507 ENE, 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 R507 ENE registered?

R507 ENE is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R507 ENE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R507 ENE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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