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P193 TAV

1997 Kawasaki ER5

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

5,553 mi
Last recorded5,553 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ER526,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP193 TAV
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 5,553 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 5,536 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Jul 2020 5,511 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 3,099 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 2,534 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 2,534 miles

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 5 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 42,354 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 42,240 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 36,183 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 5 Oct 2010 35,956 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 30,545 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 24 Sep 2009 30,495 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 26,877 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 26,760 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

REAR TYRE HAS AN EXTERNAL PLUG

Fail 30 Jul 2008 25,683 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 19,948 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 18,445 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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P193 TAV is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5 in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 P193 TAV, 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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P193 TAV is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 9 July 1997.

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