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R975 AON

1998 Kawasaki ER5

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

46,247 mi
Last recorded46,247 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ER525,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR975 AON
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 46,247 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2025 44,858 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 44,807 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 43,500 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 41,428 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 41,271 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 40,094 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 38,259 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 36,650 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 36,649 miles

Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 35,691 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 35,005 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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R975 AON is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5 in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 R975 AON, 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 R975 AON registered?

R975 AON is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 11 June 1998.

Is R975 AON safe to buy?

The MOT history for R975 AON shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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