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L200 DPP

1997 Kawasaki ER5

Green Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

25,702 mi
Last recorded25,702 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ER526,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL200 DPP
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 25,702 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 25,668 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 25,267 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 25,188 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Slightly notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Needs a clean (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 Apr 2023 25,188 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Slightly notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Headlamp aim too high Set (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Needs a clean (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 25,174 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 25,049 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2015 25,009 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 25,002 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 24,740 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 11 May 2013 24,740 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 7 Jun 2011 24,736 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 24,736 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 23,284 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 20,161 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 18,906 miles

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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L200 DPP is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5 in Green with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki ER5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 26,076 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 L200 DPP, 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 29 years old, this Kawasaki ER5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L200 DPP registered?

L200 DPP is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 2 September 1997.

Is L200 DPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L200 DPP shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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