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P246 FPL

1997 Kawasaki ER5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

30,299 mi
Last recorded30,299 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ER526,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP246 FPL
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2013 30,299 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 30,299 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 29,618 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 29,618 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 29,418 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 19,564 miles

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 19,564 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 18,111 miles

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 19 Dec 2006 18,111 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 15,949 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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P246 FPL is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P246 FPL, 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 P246 FPL registered?

P246 FPL is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 14 March 1997.

Is P246 FPL safe to buy?

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