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P129 OLE

1997 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

37,174 mi
Last recorded37,174 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ER526,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP129 OLE
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 37,174 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 36,017 miles

Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2023 34,387 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 32,562 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 31,824 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 31,245 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 30,976 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 29,726 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 26,453 miles

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 9 Sep 2017 26,453 miles

Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 24,344 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 2,249 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 20,344 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 18,445 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 16,841 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 12,481 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 9,615 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 6,832 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 2,676 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 2,671 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 2,661 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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P129 OLE is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P129 OLE, 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 P129 OLE registered?

P129 OLE is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 4 April 1997.

Is P129 OLE safe to buy?

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