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S62 BBF

1998 Kawasaki ER5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,382 mi
Last recorded52,382 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ER525,438 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS62 BBF
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 23 Sep 2015 52,382 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 51,154 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 49,981 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 47,987 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 44,624 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 38,644 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 32,495 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 26,165 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 19,198 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 9,183 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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S62 BBF is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S62 BBF, 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 S62 BBF registered?

S62 BBF is a 1998 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 4 September 1998.

Is S62 BBF safe to buy?

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