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P179 TGP

1997 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

15,086 mi
Last recorded15,086 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ER526,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP179 TGP
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2015 15,086 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 14,910 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 12 Sep 2009 14,910 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 12 Jul 2008 14,735 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Offside Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 14,735 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 13,918 miles

wear rear cush drive

chain tension

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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P179 TGP is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P179 TGP, 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 P179 TGP registered?

P179 TGP is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 18 February 1997.

Is P179 TGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P179 TGP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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