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P307 UFR

1997 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

51,240 mi
Last recorded51,240 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ER526,076 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP307 UFR
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2016 51,240 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

slightly reduced reserve travel at front brake lever

Fail 5 Feb 2016 51,240 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

slightly reduced reserve travel at front brake lever

Pass 30 Jan 2015 48,219 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 46,774 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Jan 2014 46,774 miles

Drive chain fouling another component (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 Jan 2013 45,649 miles

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

Offside Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

small cracks in sidewall of rear tyre

Pass 17 Jan 2013 45,649 miles

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

Offside Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

small cracks in sidewall of rear tyre

Pass 10 Jan 2012 44,797 miles

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 5 Feb 2011 43,702 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 42,195 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 40,536 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 39,286 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 36,693 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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P307 UFR is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue 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 P307 UFR, 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 P307 UFR registered?

P307 UFR is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 5 February 1997.

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