MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,094 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Oil leak
sidestand pivot slightly worn
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
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
rear registration plate starting to deteriorate
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)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki ER5?
Based on 65,763 MOT tests across 6,087 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was P638 MLE registered?
P638 MLE is a 1996 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 30 December 1996.
Is P638 MLE safe to buy?
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