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P558 BOD

1996 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

827 mi
Last recorded827 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ER527,627 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP558 BOD
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 827 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 511 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 37,539 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil sidecar shock absorber (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Oct 2020 37,539 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn sidecar wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Throttle operating incorrectly sticking (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 37,539 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit inner pad (1.1.13 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

side car wheel bearing slighty rough

Fail 30 Nov 2018 37,539 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit inner pad (1.1.13 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

side car wheel bearing slighty rough

Pass 3 Nov 2015 37,539 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

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

no indicators fitted

Fail 29 Oct 2015 37,539 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

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

no indicators fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2014 37,224 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 36,986 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2009 36,981 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 34,866 miles

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

front brake binding slightly

Fail 11 Dec 2006 34,866 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

front brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Nov 2005 28,533 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 28,533 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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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P558 BOD is a 1996 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P558 BOD, 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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P558 BOD is a 1996 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 2 November 1996.

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