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P25 GUD

1997 Kawasaki ER5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

24,092 mi
Last recorded24,092 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ER526,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP25 GUD
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 24,092 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2026 24,092 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 24,038 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 23,058 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 22,438 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 21,477 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 21,443 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 21,071 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 20,928 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 20,790 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 20,497 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 20,118 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 19,798 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 19,270 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 18,640 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 18,170 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 17,545 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 17,263 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 16,891 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 16,891 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 16,302 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 15,666 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 14,492 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

rear tyre squared off

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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P25 GUD is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 P25 GUD, 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 P25 GUD registered?

P25 GUD is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 6 May 1997.

Is P25 GUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P25 GUD shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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