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P716 ECF

1996 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

21,145 mi
Last recorded21,145 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ER527,627 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP716 ECF
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2010 21,145 miles

Front suspension assembly component excessively misaligned (2.3.1)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2005 20,625 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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P716 ECF is a 1996 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P716 ECF, 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 P716 ECF registered?

P716 ECF is a 1996 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 4 November 1996.

Is P716 ECF safe to buy?

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