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P36 KHN

1996 Kawasaki ER5

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

29,043 mi
Last recorded29,043 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ER527,627 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP36 KHN
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 29,043 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 29,043 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 28,086 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 May 2023 26,619 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 26,619 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 26,019 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 25,510 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 25,052 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 25,052 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2013 25,047 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 17 Sep 2013 25,047 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 24,550 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2012 24,550 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 22,656 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Fail 6 Oct 2010 22,641 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 21,383 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 17,214 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 14,978 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 14,571 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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P36 KHN is a 1996 Kawasaki ER5 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 P36 KHN, 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 P36 KHN registered?

P36 KHN is a 1996 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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