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P506 SGO

1997 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,523 mi
Last recorded38,523 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ER526,076 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP506 SGO
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2009 38,523 miles

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

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 33,992 miles

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 9 Jun 2008 33,986 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 30,984 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 22,023 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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P506 SGO is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki ER5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 26,076 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P506 SGO, 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 29 years old, this Kawasaki ER5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P506 SGO registered?

P506 SGO is a 1997 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 25 April 1997.

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