Kawasaki ER5

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 498 cc

T898 VDVMOT history

T898 VDV is a green petrol Kawasaki ER5 first used on 1 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Jul 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 51,933 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Jul 2025
Mileage
51,933 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2024
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,550 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T898 VDV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kawasaki
Model
ER5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
498 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T898 VDV was last recorded at 51,933 miles on 22 Jul 2024, 151 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,782 miles · 27 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
151 miles
Average per year
1,550 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 51,933 miles
  • 2023 – 51,782 miles
  • 2022 – 50,947 miles
  • 2021 – 49,931 miles
  • 2019 – 47,810 miles
  • 2018 – 45,430 miles
  • 2016 – 42,434 miles
  • 2015 – 40,994 miles
  • 2014 – 38,141 miles
  • 2013 – 35,865 miles
  • 2012 – 31,692 miles
  • 2011 – 29,021 miles
  • 2010 – 27,875 miles
  • 2009 – 26,945 miles
  • 2008 – 25,919 miles
  • 2007 – 24,514 miles
  • 2006 – 24,464 miles
  • 2005 – 22,091 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,933 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Headlamp aim too low

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Apr 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,933 miles (+151)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    51,933 miles
    Test number
    605304466176
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

  2. Pass51,782 miles (+835)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    51,782 miles
    Test number
    760401966641
    • AdvisoryFront Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Pass50,947 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    50,947 miles
    Test number
    422855156499
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated/Corroded and noisy
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion noted to frame
    • AdvisorySlight wear/knocking noted in front suspension area

  4. Fail50,947 miles (+49)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,947 miles
    Test number
    601799050654
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated/Corroded and noisy
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion noted to frame
    • AdvisorySlight wear/knocking noted in front suspension area

  5. Fail50,898 miles (+967)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,898 miles
    Test number
    502246523942
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorRear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFrame/Suspension corrosion noted
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySlight knock noted from front suspension area

  6. Pass49,931 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    49,931 miles
    Test number
    388102481818
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded and slight blow noted
    • AdvisoryFrame and rear suspension corrosion noted
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil filter rusty
    • AdvisoryRear brake travel noted

  7. Fail49,931 miles (+2,121)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,931 miles
    Test number
    856251278839
    • Repaired at testRear Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded and slight blow noted
    • AdvisoryFrame and rear suspension corrosion noted
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil filter rusty
    • AdvisoryRear brake travel noted

  8. Pass47,810 miles (+2,380)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    47,810 miles
    Test number
    823012505538
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  9. Pass45,430 miles (+2,996)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    45,430 miles
    Test number
    621591997883
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass42,434 miles (+1,440)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    42,434 miles
    Test number
    839226803155
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. small dent (4.2.2)

  11. Pass40,994 miles (+2,853)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2016
    Odometer
    40,994 miles
    Test number
    428763025100
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryExhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  12. Pass38,141 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    38,141 miles
    Test number
    479530524159
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

  13. Fail38,141 miles (+2,276)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,141 miles
    Test number
    455096814130
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.6)
    • FailureNearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
    • FailureThrottle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

  14. Pass35,865 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    35,865 miles
    Test number
    918462313135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail35,865 miles (+4,173)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,865 miles
    Test number
    106250913124
    • FailureFront Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.6)

  16. Pass31,692 miles (+2,671)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    31,692 miles
    Test number
    957742012171
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)

  17. Pass29,021 miles (+1,146)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    29,021 miles
    Test number
    165668011170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass27,875 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    27,875 miles
    Test number
    134888290009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail27,875 miles (+930)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,875 miles
    Test number
    960018590091
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

  20. Pass26,945 miles (+1,026)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    26,945 miles
    Test number
    202774409450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,919 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    25,919 miles
    Test number
    223670508494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail25,919 miles (+1,405)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,919 miles
    Test number
    342740108153
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

  23. Pass24,514 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    24,514 miles
    Test number
    861311687087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass24,464 miles (+2,373)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    24,464 miles
    Test number
    874841786041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass22,091 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2006
    Odometer
    22,091 miles
    Test number
    511010315179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T898 VDV

Does T898 VDV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T898 VDV expired on 26 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T898 VDV?
The MOT on T898 VDV expired on 26 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T898 VDV done?
T898 VDV was recorded at 51,933 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2024, an average of 1,550 miles a year.
Has T898 VDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T898 VDV has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on T898 VDV 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 T898 VDV find?
T898 VDV passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2024 with 2 advisories: central front steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy; rear brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort.

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