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P473 EST

1996 Kawasaki ER5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8,952 mi
Last recorded8,952 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ER527,627 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP473 EST
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 3 Apr 2025 8,952 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 8,903 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 8,421 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 8,253 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 8,235 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 8,232 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 8,217 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 8,175 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 8,159 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 8,146 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 8,047 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 7,971 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 7,955 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 7,928 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 7,875 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 7,849 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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P473 EST is a 1996 Kawasaki ER5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P473 EST, 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 P473 EST registered?

P473 EST is a 1996 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 13 December 1996.

Is P473 EST safe to buy?

The MOT history for P473 EST shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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