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N222 TES

1997 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

38,483 mi
Last recorded38,483 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ER526,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN222 TES
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 38,483 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swing arm and tourqe arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

clocks loose

rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 31 Aug 2016 57,111 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2016 57,111 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2015 30,355 miles

noise from rear brake in brake tester

Pass 4 Aug 2014 27,111 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

noise from rear brake in brake roller

Pass 7 Aug 2013 24,622 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Nail in rear tyre

rear brake noisy

Pass 6 Aug 2012 20,868 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 16,132 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 11,383 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 10,605 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 9,726 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 8,650 miles

slight binding front brake.

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

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

slight perishing front tyre side wall.

Pass 1 Jun 2006 7,370 miles

front tyre cracking slightly between tread,down to 2mm in places.

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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N222 TES is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 N222 TES, 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 N222 TES registered?

N222 TES is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 28 October 1997.

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