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R698 FUF

1997 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,091 mi
Last recorded29,091 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ER526,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR698 FUF
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2011 29,091 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 28,403 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 27,380 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 27,380 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 8 Sep 2006 27,067 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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R698 FUF is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki ER5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 26,076 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R698 FUF, 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 29 years old, this Kawasaki ER5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R698 FUF registered?

R698 FUF is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R698 FUF safe to buy?

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