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P142 LSL

1997 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

14,456 mi
Last recorded14,456 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ER526,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP142 LSL
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2011 14,456 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2011 14,422 miles

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Fail 31 Dec 2010 14,387 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 12,287 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 10,844 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 10,299 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 10,299 miles

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

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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P142 LSL is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P142 LSL, 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 P142 LSL registered?

P142 LSL is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 10 July 1997.

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The MOT history for P142 LSL shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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