Kawasaki ER5

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 498 cc

T898 VKJMOT history

T898 VKJ is a red petrol Kawasaki ER5 first used on 13 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Jun 2025 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 52,344 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Jun 2025
Mileage
52,344 mi
At MOT on 19 Jun 2024
MOT tests
16
15 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,548 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T898 VKJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kawasaki
Model
ER5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
498 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
13 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T898 VKJ was last recorded at 52,344 miles on 19 Jun 2024, 33 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Feb 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 May 2019: 5,180 miles, lower than 51,558 miles on 22 May 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
52,311 miles · 22 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
33 miles
Average per year
2,548 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 52,344 miles
  • 2021 – 52,311 miles
  • 2019 – 5,180 miles
  • 2018 – 51,558 miles
  • 2016 – 51,529 miles
  • 2015 – 51,103 miles
  • 2014 – 47,650 miles
  • 2013 – 40,679 miles
  • 2012 – 36,950 miles
  • 2011 – 32,751 miles
  • 2010 – 28,429 miles
  • 2009 – 24,016 miles
  • 2008 – 15,800 miles
  • 2007 – 12,397 miles
  • 2006 – 6,080 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,344 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 22 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,344 miles (+33)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    52,344 miles
    Test number
    885707922242
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
  2. Pass52,311 miles (+47,131)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    52,311 miles
    Test number
    856530030208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass5,180 miles (-46,378)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    5,180 miles
    Test number
    414820748929
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass51,558 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    51,558 miles
    Test number
    682279025366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass51,529 miles (+426)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    51,529 miles
    Test number
    151836802556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass51,103 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    51,103 miles
    Test number
    388279885196
    • AdvisoryRear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
  7. Fail51,103 miles (+3,453)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,103 miles
    Test number
    238790085420
    • FailureNearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
    • FailureRear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
  8. Pass47,650 miles (+6,971)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    47,650 miles
    Test number
    577922284187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass40,679 miles (+3,729)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    40,679 miles
    Test number
    388735183165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass36,950 miles (+4,199)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    36,950 miles
    Test number
    839775362152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass32,751 miles (+4,322)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    32,751 miles
    Test number
    588309881147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass28,429 miles (+4,413)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    28,429 miles
    Test number
    131369080177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass24,016 miles (+8,216)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    24,016 miles
    Test number
    980335779182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass15,800 miles (+3,403)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    15,800 miles
    Test number
    864004088114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass12,397 miles (+6,317)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2008
    Odometer
    12,397 miles
    Test number
    383555927180
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
  16. Pass6,080 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    6,080 miles
    Test number
    193082116122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T898 VKJ

Does T898 VKJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T898 VKJ expired on 18 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T898 VKJ?
The MOT on T898 VKJ expired on 18 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T898 VKJ done?
T898 VKJ was recorded at 52,344 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2024, an average of 2,548 miles a year.
Has T898 VKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T898 VKJ has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2015.
Has the mileage on T898 VKJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 May 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T898 VKJ find?
T898 VKJ passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2024 with 1 advisory: rear brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort.

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