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P122 MNV

1997 Kawasaki ER5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

44,793 mi
Last recorded44,793 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ER526,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP122 MNV
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 44,793 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear suspension stiff

Pass 8 Nov 2022 40,968 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2022 40,847 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 35,451 miles

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))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 32,803 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2020 32,803 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2019 32,503 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2019 32,467 miles

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))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 31,028 miles

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)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 31,010 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 29,125 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2016 29,091 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 27,166 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2014 27,133 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 24,813 miles

Clutch lever bent/damaged.

O/S Fork seal has a slight oil leak.

Slight exhaust blow at clamp area.

Pass 2 May 2012 24,813 miles

Chain loose.

Clutch lever damaged.

Light oil leak at O/S Fork seal area.

Slight rear brake bind.

Fail 30 Apr 2012 24,813 miles

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.

Pass 30 Sep 2008 23,950 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 23,903 miles

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)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 23,404 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 23,372 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2006 19,689 miles

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.

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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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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