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P133 SGT

1997 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

25,942 mi
Last recorded25,942 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ER526,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP133 SGT
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 25,942 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Rear brake pedal travel

Pass 17 Oct 2024 25,925 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

brake lever just end missing does not effect working

Pass 24 Feb 2023 23,426 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 43,085 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 42,910 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 42,855 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 32,458 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

front brake trailing slightly

Fail 18 Jul 2014 32,390 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

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

front brake trailing slightly

Pass 22 Jul 2013 52,809 miles

Front brake binding and grabbing slightly.

Horn weak.

OS handlebar grip/ control loose.

Rear brake grabbing.

Pass 5 Jul 2012 51,896 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2012 51,896 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 50,014 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 46,574 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 44,921 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 40,694 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 40,694 miles

Floor brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.C1b)

Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.C1a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Offside Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 May 2007 33,567 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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P133 SGT is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 P133 SGT, 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 P133 SGT registered?

P133 SGT is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 8 January 1997.

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