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R89 LPD

1999 Kawasaki ER5

Green Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

74,775 mi
Last recorded74,775 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki ER522,725 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR89 LPD
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2026 74,775 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Coolant leak

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear tyre has slight cracks

Pass 13 Jun 2025 73,725 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 72,915 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 72,274 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 71,219 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 68,530 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 67,654 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 67,335 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 67,090 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 66,829 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 66,311 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 65,922 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 65,922 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 64,684 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2015 64,684 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 64,292 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 63,797 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 52,486 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2011 52,486 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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R89 LPD is a 1999 Kawasaki ER5 in Green with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1999 Kawasaki ER5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 22,725 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 R89 LPD, 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 27 years old, this Kawasaki ER5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R89 LPD registered?

R89 LPD is a 1999 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is R89 LPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R89 LPD shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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