MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,970 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition baffle not fitted (8.1.1 (a))
Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface covered (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Central Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Rear Decelerometer brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (verified by road test) (3.3.E1e)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Fuel system component leaking carbs (7.2.1a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Nearside 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 a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki ER5?
Based on 65,763 MOT tests across 6,087 vehicles.
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P197 TAV is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 P197 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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P197 TAV is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 14 June 1997.
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