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P241 GHH

1997 Kawasaki ER5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

44,069 mi
Last recorded44,069 miles
Recorded on30 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ER526,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP241 GHH
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 May 2014 44,069 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front brake banjo joit corroded

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 30 May 2014 44,069 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front brake banjo joit corroded

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 14 May 2013 40,091 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 40,091 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 21 May 2012 36,259 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 24 May 2011 31,805 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 27,319 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 23,112 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 18,036 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 29 May 2007 15,363 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2006 13,962 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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P241 GHH is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P241 GHH, 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 P241 GHH registered?

P241 GHH is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 13 March 1997.

Is P241 GHH safe to buy?

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