MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
34,709 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit rear shoes worn (3.2.A1f(i))
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))
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
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))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
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)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
How Reliable is the Kawasaki ER5?
Based on 65,763 MOT tests across 6,087 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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How do I check the history of P215 VGJ?
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What year was P215 VGJ registered?
P215 VGJ is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 7 April 1997.
Is P215 VGJ safe to buy?
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.
Does P215 VGJ have outstanding finance?
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