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P235 RYM

1997 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,517 mi
Last recorded32,517 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ER526,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP235 RYM
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 23 Mar 2023 32,517 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 31,008 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 29,988 miles

Slight cracking in rear tyre side walls

Pass 21 Apr 2016 29,982 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 29,710 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 29,164 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 26,198 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 22,673 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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P235 RYM is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P235 RYM, 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 P235 RYM registered?

P235 RYM is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 27 January 1997.

Is P235 RYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P235 RYM shows 8 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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