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P185 CAD

1997 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

14,979 mi
Last recorded14,979 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ER526,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP185 CAD
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 14,979 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2017 14,972 miles

Headlamp aim not tested Both aims tested but obviously no beam pattern. Possible bulb incorrectly intalled (1.6)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 11,610 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired lens cracked (1.2.3a)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 9,465 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 7,445 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 7,441 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 7,050 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 6,872 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 6,087 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2005 6,087 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Offside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

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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P185 CAD is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki ER5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 26,076 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P185 CAD, 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 P185 CAD registered?

P185 CAD is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 12 June 1997.

Is P185 CAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P185 CAD shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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