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P226 AFH

1997 Kawasaki ER5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,817 mi
Last recorded19,817 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ER526,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP226 AFH
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 19,817 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 19,031 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Apr 2025 19,031 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 15,656 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 9,530 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 9,491 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 8,993 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2020 8,993 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2011 8,722 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 8,240 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 8,221 miles

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

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 7,843 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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P226 AFH is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P226 AFH, 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 P226 AFH registered?

P226 AFH is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 22 March 1997.

Is P226 AFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P226 AFH shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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