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S38 ATV

1999 Kawasaki ER5

Orange Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

10 mi
Last recorded10 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki ER522,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS38 ATV
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 10 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

New speedo fitted since last MOT.

Fail 4 Sep 2025 10 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

New speedo fitted since last MOT.

Pass 7 Apr 2016 43,497 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 43,497 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 42,359 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2013 42,247 miles

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

handlebars slightly bent

Fail 26 Mar 2013 42,247 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

handlebars slightly bent

Pass 15 Sep 2011 42,209 miles

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

front brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Sep 2010 38,816 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 38,771 miles

slight bind on front wheel

Pass 30 Jun 2008 35,712 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

slight bind on front brake

Pass 26 Jun 2007 29,632 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

handle bars slightly bent

Pass 28 Jun 2006 23,399 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 19,660 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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S38 ATV is a 1999 Kawasaki ER5 in Orange with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S38 ATV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S38 ATV?

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What year was S38 ATV registered?

S38 ATV is a 1999 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 18 January 1999.

Is S38 ATV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S38 ATV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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