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P101 GON

1997 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

9,186 mi
Last recorded9,186 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ER526,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP101 GON
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 9,186 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 9,171 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 9,156 miles

Headlamp slightly discoloured Coloured ring (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 7,935 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2021 7,930 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 2,695 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 2,692 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 67,938 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear footrests not fitted

Fail 23 Jul 2019 67,938 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear footrests not fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2018 63,906 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 63,842 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 61,056 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 60,535 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 59,856 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 59,840 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2014 59,067 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 57,771 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 57,771 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 24 Jul 2012 56,775 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 55,713 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 53,585 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 50,728 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 46,523 miles

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

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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P101 GON is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P101 GON, 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 P101 GON registered?

P101 GON is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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