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P166 RYR

1997 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,114 mi
Last recorded52,114 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ER526,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP166 RYR
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2012 52,114 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 52,111 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 49,648 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 45,426 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 42,511 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 40,386 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 35,984 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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P166 RYR 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 85.7%.

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 P166 RYR, 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 P166 RYR registered?

P166 RYR is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 3 March 1997.

Is P166 RYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P166 RYR shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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