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P405 VUF

1996 Kawasaki ER5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15,821 mi
Last recorded15,821 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2013
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ER527,627 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP405 VUF
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2013 15,821 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 15,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 13,778 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 12,780 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 11,066 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

rear tyre has cracks in sidewall

Pass 20 Oct 2009 8,921 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 8,919 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 8,919 miles

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

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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P405 VUF is a 1996 Kawasaki ER5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P405 VUF, 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 P405 VUF registered?

P405 VUF is a 1996 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 15 November 1996.

Is P405 VUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P405 VUF shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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