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P138 MBF

1997 Kawasaki ER5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

26,555 mi
Last recorded26,555 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ER526,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP138 MBF
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 26,555 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 24,868 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 24,868 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 22,321 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 22,280 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 22,280 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 19,319 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 16,397 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 13,310 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 12,089 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 9,513 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 7,171 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 7,166 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 7,162 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 7,157 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 7,153 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 6,730 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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P138 MBF is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 P138 MBF, 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 P138 MBF registered?

P138 MBF is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 3 March 1997.

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