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P216 HRC

1997 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,350 mi
Last recorded31,350 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ER526,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP216 HRC
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 17 Mar 2026 31,350 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 31,314 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 31,264 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 31,174 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 31,086 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 30,959 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 30,856 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 30,576 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 30,500 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 30,438 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 30,291 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 30,030 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 29,625 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 29,296 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 28,816 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 28,605 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 28,295 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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P216 HRC is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P216 HRC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P216 HRC?

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What year was P216 HRC registered?

P216 HRC is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 3 June 1997.

Is P216 HRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P216 HRC shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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