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P215 VGJ

1997 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

34,709 mi
Last recorded34,709 miles
Recorded on12 May 2020
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ER526,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP215 VGJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2020 34,709 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 34,598 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 34,817 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 34,271 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 34,064 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit rear shoes worn (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 10 Nov 2015 34,064 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess excessive play due to bearing failing. (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit rear shoes worn (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 15 Jul 2014 33,455 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 33,455 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 32,164 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2013 32,164 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 31,510 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 31,510 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 30,869 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 30,787 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 30,307 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 29,703 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 29,561 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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P215 VGJ is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 P215 VGJ, 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 P215 VGJ registered?

P215 VGJ is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 7 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P215 VGJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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