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P122 NAK

1997 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,608 mi
Last recorded53,608 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ER526,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP122 NAK
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2014 53,608 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

forks have to much oil in which reduces the travel slightly.

fuel tank rubbers missing but tank is secure.

throttle assenberly on handle bar is slightly insesure.

Fail 8 Aug 2014 53,566 miles

Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

fuel tank has excessive movement (rubber mounts missing)?

Pass 12 Nov 2012 41,826 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 41,826 miles

Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 39,493 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 32,315 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 32,301 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 29 Sep 2009 32,015 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 29 Sep 2009 32,015 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 13 May 2008 30,396 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 26,545 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 24,423 miles

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 NAK is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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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What year was P122 NAK registered?

P122 NAK is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 11 April 1997.

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