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P291 PAF

1996 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

33,184 mi
Last recorded33,184 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ER527,627 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP291 PAF
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 33,184 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 31,367 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 31,363 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2018 30,327 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 30,319 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 27,291 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 26,152 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 26,152 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 25,826 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 250,605 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 250,605 miles

Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2010 25,337 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 23,727 miles

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

chain rusty

swing arm slightly corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2009 23,723 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

chain rusty

swing arm slightly corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2008 22,914 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

rear brake travel nearing limit

Pass 27 Jun 2007 22,751 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 22,503 miles

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

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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P291 PAF is a 1996 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki ER5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 27,627 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 P291 PAF, 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 30 years old, this Kawasaki ER5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P291 PAF is a 1996 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 November 1996.

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