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P140 UGS

1997 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

10,967 mi
Last recorded10,967 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ER526,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP140 UGS
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 10,967 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 10,897 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 10,634 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 10,273 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 9,304 miles
Fail 22 May 2021 9,300 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Lever touching handlebar (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake lever not releasing correctly Front brake binding (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2019 9,235 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 9,008 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 8,528 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 8,517 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 7,932 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 7,424 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 6,648 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 6,300 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 5,269 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 4,843 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 44,910 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 3,801 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 UGS is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 UGS, 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 UGS registered?

P140 UGS is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 28 March 1997.

Is P140 UGS safe to buy?

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