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P683 LNF

1996 Kawasaki ER5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

40,179 mi
Last recorded40,179 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ER527,627 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP683 LNF
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 40,179 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 40,169 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 39,598 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 39,512 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 39,011 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 35,714 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 35,712 miles

Front Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed cuts in centre of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm in centre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2020 33,138 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 31,775 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 28,584 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 28,061 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 28,057 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 27,900 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 27,900 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 27,095 miles

Rear Decelerometer brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (verified by road test) (3.3.E1e)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 27,597 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 27,365 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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P683 LNF is a 1996 Kawasaki ER5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 P683 LNF, 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 P683 LNF registered?

P683 LNF is a 1996 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 12 December 1996.

Is P683 LNF safe to buy?

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