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P283 YTY

1997 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

26,254 mi
Last recorded26,254 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ER526,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP283 YTY
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 26,254 miles

Offside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 21,864 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 21,807 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 19,677 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 19,677 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 17,994 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2014 17,893 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 30 May 2014 17,893 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 17,552 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 15,770 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 13,510 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 11,228 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 8,857 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 6,667 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2006 4,562 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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P283 YTY is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 P283 YTY, 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 P283 YTY registered?

P283 YTY is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 3 March 1997.

Is P283 YTY safe to buy?

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