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P178 EBB

1996 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

35,528 mi
Last recorded35,528 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ER527,627 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP178 EBB
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 35,528 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 34,185 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 34,038 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 33,845 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 33,628 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 33,628 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 32,992 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 35,691 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 3 Apr 2009 35,691 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 32,319 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 31,397 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 28,599 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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P178 EBB is a 1996 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki ER5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 27,627 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 P178 EBB, 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 30 years old, this Kawasaki ER5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P178 EBB registered?

P178 EBB is a 1996 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P178 EBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P178 EBB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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