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R898 KNR

1997 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

46,879 mi
Last recorded46,879 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ER526,076 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR898 KNR
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 46,879 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2025 46,879 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Brake component insecure (1.1.21 (c))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 45,864 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 45,631 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 45,582 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 45,582 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Jul 2020 45,580 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

headlamp loose at fixing points

Pass 9 Feb 2018 45,564 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 45,562 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp insecure Bolt loose.nearside. (1.2.3b)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Floor brake test indicates a binding brake On front brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Floor brake test indicates a severely juddering brake On rear brake (3.3C2d.) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component leaking Fuel tap (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure Torque arm bolt securing nut,loose. (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

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

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever action stiff.

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive Links starting to seize (6.2.1e)

Handlebars slightly misaligned.

Pass 7 Sep 2012 45,512 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 30 Jun 2011 41,013 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 30 Jun 2011 41,013 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 38,267 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 38,140 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 36,385 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

front brake leaver end broke off

rear drive sprocket worn

throttle slight sticking

Fail 28 May 2009 36,333 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

front brake leaver end broke off

rear drive sprocket worn

Pass 19 Jun 2008 35,424 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 33,249 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 31,206 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

bolt missing chainguard.r/h front indicator slightly loose.

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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R898 KNR is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki ER5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 26,076 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 R898 KNR, 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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R898 KNR is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 22 August 1997.

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