Kawasaki ER5

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 498 cc

R174 HWWMOT history

R174 HWW is a blue petrol Kawasaki ER5 first used on 27 May 1998. Its MOT is valid until 9 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 53,311 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Oct 2027
Mileage
53,311 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
MOT tests
16
15 passed · 1 failed
Per year
783 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R174 HWW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kawasaki
Model
ER5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
498 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
27 May 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R174 HWW was last recorded at 53,311 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 174 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,137 miles · 19 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
174 miles
Average per year
783 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 53,311 miles
  • 2025 – 53,137 miles
  • 2024 – 52,568 miles
  • 2023 – 51,845 miles
  • 2022 – 50,773 miles
  • 2021 – 49,488 miles
  • 2020 – 48,722 miles
  • 2019 – 48,457 miles
  • 2018 – 46,865 miles
  • 2017 – 46,200 miles
  • 2016 – 45,030 miles
  • 2013 – 43,658 miles
  • 2008 – 42,163 miles
  • 2007 – 39,951 miles
  • 2006 – 37,584 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,311 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2008

Full MOT history

16 tests since 17 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,311 miles (+174)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    53,311 miles
    Test number
    815677839620
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  2. Pass53,137 miles (+569)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    53,137 miles
    Test number
    113378576847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass52,568 miles (+723)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    52,568 miles
    Test number
    835126530638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass51,845 miles (+1,072)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    51,845 miles
    Test number
    791894193144
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
  5. Pass50,773 miles (+1,285)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    50,773 miles
    Test number
    109408480189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass49,488 miles (+766)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    49,488 miles
    Test number
    616975498256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass48,722 miles (+265)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    48,722 miles
    Test number
    793881660376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass48,457 miles (+1,592)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    48,457 miles
    Test number
    715928118132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass46,865 miles (+665)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    46,865 miles
    Test number
    633207229600
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
  10. Pass46,200 miles (+1,170)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    46,200 miles
    Test number
    578710938288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass45,030 miles (+1,372)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    45,030 miles
    Test number
    737096704348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass43,658 miles (+1,495)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2014
    Odometer
    43,658 miles
    Test number
    276794233450
    • AdvisorySteering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
    • AdvisoryWheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
  13. Fail42,163 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,163 miles
    Test number
    201242848258
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.6)
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
  14. Pass42,163 miles (+2,212)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    42,163 miles
    Test number
    241192348279
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
  15. Pass39,951 miles (+2,367)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    39,951 miles
    Test number
    134957927263
    • AdvisoryRear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
  16. Pass37,584 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    37,584 miles
    Test number
    433519126239
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Questions about R174 HWW

Does R174 HWW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R174 HWW is valid until 9 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on R174 HWW?
The MOT on R174 HWW is valid until 9 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R174 HWW done?
R174 HWW was recorded at 53,311 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 783 miles a year.
Has R174 HWW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R174 HWW has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2008.
Has the mileage on R174 HWW ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on R174 HWW find?
R174 HWW passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear drive chain slightly loose.

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