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P240 KNA

1997 Kawasaki ER5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

20,772 mi
Last recorded20,772 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ER526,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP240 KNA
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2017 20,772 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 18 May 2016 20,760 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 17 May 2016 20,760 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 207,602 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 20,760 miles

o/s pillion footrest slightly misaligned

Pass 19 Jun 2009 20,760 miles

r.h. rear footrest pivot slightly worn front tyre pressure low

Pass 11 Jun 2007 20,760 miles

offside pillion footrest pivot slightly worn

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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P240 KNA is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P240 KNA, 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 P240 KNA registered?

P240 KNA is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 25 March 1997.

Is P240 KNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P240 KNA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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