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P112 VWL

1997 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

21,439 mi
Last recorded21,439 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ER526,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP112 VWL
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 21,439 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 20,324 miles

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 22 May 2024 19,045 miles

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 May 2024 19,045 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 17,531 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 17,516 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 17,284 miles

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 16,459 miles

Rear Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 26 Mar 2010 16,459 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Rear Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 19 May 2008 15,930 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 15,468 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 11 May 2007 15,468 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 14,616 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

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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P112 VWL is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P112 VWL, 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 P112 VWL registered?

P112 VWL is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 2 January 1997.

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