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S337 RVM

1998 Kawasaki ER5

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

27,905 mi
Last recorded27,905 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ER525,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS337 RVM
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2014 27,905 miles

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 27,622 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 27,298 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 27,282 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 26,298 miles

cracking on sidewall rear tyre

Fail 23 Jul 2011 26,298 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

cracking on sidewall rear tyre

Pass 28 Jul 2010 26,178 miles

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

cracking on sidewall rear tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2009 23,144 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 20,861 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 20,586 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 20,431 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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S337 RVM 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 81.8%.

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 S337 RVM, 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 S337 RVM registered?

S337 RVM is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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