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P38 JTR

1996 Kawasaki ER5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

40,451 mi
Last recorded40,451 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ER527,627 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP38 JTR
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 40,451 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 37,003 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 35,015 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 33,691 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 32,236 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 3 May 2012 30,938 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 28,956 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 28,956 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 27,920 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 27,015 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Offside Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2007 26,766 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2006 26,590 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 26,575 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2005 24,229 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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P38 JTR is a 1996 Kawasaki ER5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 P38 JTR, 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 P38 JTR registered?

P38 JTR is a 1996 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 18 December 1996.

Is P38 JTR safe to buy?

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