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P680 FNH

1996 Kawasaki ER5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

40,225 mi
Last recorded40,225 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ER527,627 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP680 FNH
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2011 40,225 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

frame slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2010 38,810 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2010 38,723 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 36,733 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2009 36,733 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 34,214 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 30,243 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 25,386 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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P680 FNH is a 1996 Kawasaki ER5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P680 FNH, 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 P680 FNH registered?

P680 FNH is a 1996 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 November 1996.

Is P680 FNH safe to buy?

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