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P244 KNA

1997 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

27,146 mi
Last recorded27,146 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ER526,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP244 KNA
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 27,146 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 26,797 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 26,772 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 26,721 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 26,721 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 6 Jun 2013 26,690 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 26,653 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 26,563 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 26,529 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 26,468 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 26,468 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 5 May 2006 26,284 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 26,284 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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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P244 KNA is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P244 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 P244 KNA registered?

P244 KNA is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 29 March 1997.

Is P244 KNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P244 KNA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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