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P182 DFJ

1997 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,955 mi
Last recorded24,955 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ER526,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP182 DFJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 9 Sep 2021 24,955 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 23,626 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 23,452 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 22,765 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2016 21,561 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 2 Apr 2015 20,129 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 19,791 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2011 19,160 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 15,701 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 11,797 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 7,010 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 4,931 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 4,505 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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P182 DFJ is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P182 DFJ, 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 P182 DFJ registered?

P182 DFJ is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 3 April 1997.

Is P182 DFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P182 DFJ shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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