1998 Kawasaki ER5 0.5L Petrol · S316 JCW
1998 Kawasaki ER5 (0.5L, petrol). First registered 19/08/1998. Recorded mileage 51,917 miles. MOT valid until 19/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- KAWASAKI ER5
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,917 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 498cc
S316 JCW Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/04/2026
- 51,917 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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S316 JCW Mileage History
- 30/01/201038,534 mi
- 03/02/201038,534 mi
- 27/01/201141,547 mi+3,013 mi
- 28/01/201141,547 mi
- 11/01/201245,473 mi+3,926 mi
- 27/02/201348,436 mi+2,963 mi
- 17/07/201451,391 mi+2,955 mi
- 28/09/201551,914 mi+523 mi
- 04/12/202151,915 mi+1 mi
- 02/09/202351,916 mi+1 mi
- 02/09/202351,916 mi
- 21/04/202651,917 mi+1 mi
- 21/04/202651,917 mi
Average of roughly 825 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
S316 JCW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Kawasaki Er5 (S316 JCW) between January 2010 and April 2026.
The record contains 9 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 21 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)”; “Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)”.
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