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P121 NAK

1997 Kawasaki ER5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

24,896 mi
Last recorded24,896 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ER526,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP121 NAK
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 24,896 miles

Rear Suspension slightly stiff

Fail 25 Aug 2021 24,862 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension slightly stiff

Pass 1 Sep 2020 21,065 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 20,287 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 20,287 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 19,116 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 18,862 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 18,784 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 18,446 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 18,380 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 23 May 2014 18,098 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 17,616 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 24 May 2013 17,603 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2012 17,054 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 16,645 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 16,645 miles

Centre Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 21 May 2010 16,272 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 16,272 miles

Centre Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 15,867 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 21 Apr 2009 15,844 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2008 15,459 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 15,170 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 14,777 miles

Rear 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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P121 NAK is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5 in Red 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 P121 NAK, 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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P121 NAK is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 9 April 1997.

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