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P638 MLE

1996 Kawasaki ER5

Red Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,094 mi
Last recorded89,094 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ER527,627 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP638 MLE
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2013 89,094 miles

Chain guard missing

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

n/s/f indicator damedged

speedo cable missing

Fail 5 Mar 2013 89,094 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Chain guard missing

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

n/s/f indicator damedged

speedo cable missing

Pass 15 Mar 2012 87,377 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2010 79,011 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Oil leak

sidestand pivot slightly worn

Fail 30 Mar 2010 78,995 miles

Rear Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

gearshift pivot badly worn

Pass 4 Apr 2009 74,627 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 70,395 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 66,197 miles

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 22 Jan 2007 66,183 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Rear Plate brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.B1c)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 57,634 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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P638 MLE is a 1996 Kawasaki ER5 in Red with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P638 MLE, 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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P638 MLE is a 1996 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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