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P140 OLE

1997 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

6,381 mi
Last recorded6,381 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ER526,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP140 OLE
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 6,381 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 6,365 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 6,287 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 6,181 miles

Front tyre is perishing

Pass 31 Jul 2019 6,146 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 6,127 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 6,089 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 5,907 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 5,562 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 5,471 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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P140 OLE is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P140 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 P140 OLE registered?

P140 OLE is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P140 OLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P140 OLE shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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