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P337 VAX

1996 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

64,147 mi
Last recorded64,147 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ER527,627 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP337 VAX
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2011 64,147 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 64,143 miles

Nearside Front Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Offside Front Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 61,525 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 61,520 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 59,709 miles

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

chain guard missing

front brake binding on slightly

Pass 7 May 2007 56,234 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 56,228 miles

Nearside Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 8 Apr 2006 49,559 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 49,559 miles

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

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

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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P337 VAX is a 1996 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P337 VAX, 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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What year was P337 VAX registered?

P337 VAX is a 1996 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 18 November 1996.

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