MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
44,793 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear suspension stiff
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Sprocket carrier bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear suspension stiff
Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Sprocket carrier bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear suspension stiff
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases advise exhaust system corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
advise rear number plate
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Headlamp not working on main beam main beam indicator stuck on (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases header seal (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases header seal (6.1.2 (a))
advise rear number plate
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
knocking noise on front suspension - fault not found
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))
Corrosion to rear section area of the frame.
Exhaust system poorly secured
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Clutch lever damaged.
Corrosion to rear section area of the frame.
Exhaust system poorly secured
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
handle bar grip loose
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Nearside handle bar grip loose
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear has light reserve travel
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
exhaust clamp loose
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
exhaust clamp loose
Clutch lever bent/damaged.
O/S Fork seal has a slight oil leak.
Slight exhaust blow at clamp area.
Chain loose.
Clutch lever damaged.
Light oil leak at O/S Fork seal area.
Slight rear brake bind.
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)
Chain loose.
Clutch lever damaged.
Light oil leak at O/S Fork seal area.
Slight rear brake bind.
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki ER5?
Based on 65,763 MOT tests across 6,087 vehicles.
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P122 MNV is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 P122 MNV, 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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P122 MNV is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 16 April 1997.
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