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P144 XNP

1997 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

41,392 mi
Last recorded41,392 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ER526,076 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP144 XNP
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 41,392 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 41,379 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Headlamp aim too low adjuster screw missing (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 40,963 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 40,793 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 37,982 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2018 37,398 miles

Front brake slightly spongy.

Fail 4 May 2018 37,398 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

front brake feels spongy

Fail 30 Apr 2018 37,398 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

front brake feels spongy

Pass 3 Mar 2017 35,837 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive worn and frozen links (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 35,837 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive worn and frozen links (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 31,564 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 30,498 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 30,408 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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P144 XNP is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 P144 XNP, 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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P144 XNP is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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