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P209 TGJ

1997 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,967 mi
Last recorded29,967 miles
Recorded on19 May 2007
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ER526,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP209 TGJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2007 29,967 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 29,967 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2006 27,050 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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P209 TGJ is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 P209 TGJ, 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 P209 TGJ registered?

P209 TGJ is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 22 May 1997.

Is P209 TGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P209 TGJ shows 3 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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